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maternity

The correct spelling is maternity.

How to pronounce maternity

noun

Say it like: Mat-ern-itee

The correct spelling is maternity. The state of being a mother; motherhood.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The state of being a mother; motherhood.
  2. 2.The state of being pregnant; pregnancy.
  3. 3.A ward or department in a hospital in which babies are born.

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