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A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈpeərənt/US /ˈperənt/
Meaning
noun
a person’s father or mother
“He's still living with his parents.”
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“Ladies and gentlemen, President Rosenbaum, esteemed faculty members, distinguished guests, proud parents, and above all, the 2024 graduating class of Caltech.”
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