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midwife

The correct spelling is midwife.

How to pronounce midwife

noun

IPA: /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

Say it like: Mid-wif-e

The correct spelling is midwife. A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician. For example: "A hundred years ago, a midwife would bring the baby into the world - going to a hospital to deliver a baby was either impossible or unheard of."

Usage Examples

A hundred years ago, a midwife would bring the baby into the world - going to a hospital to deliver a baby was either impossible or unheard of.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
  2. 2.Someone who assists in bringing about some result or project.

verb

  1. 1.To act as a midwife
  2. 2.To facilitate the emergence of

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