parentlike

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English

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Etymology

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From parent +‎ -like.

Adjective

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parentlike (comparative more parentlike, superlative most parentlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a parent.
    • 2008 February 17, Jessica Bruder, “Up All Night”, in New York Times‎[1]:
      With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home.
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