parentage

noun
UK: /ˈpeər(ə)ntɪdʒ/
US: /ˈper(ə)ntɪdʒ/

  1. The identity and social status of someone's parents.

    1. His parentage was humble but he rose to great heights in society.
    2. The investigation sought to determine the suspect's true parentage and background.

  2. The origin or ancestry of a person or animal, especially when it is distinguished or noble.

    1. The dog's parentage is unknown since it was found as a stray with no tags.
    2. The racehorse was prized for its impeccable parentage, tracing back to champion sires.

  3. The act or process of becoming a parent; parenthood.

    1. Parentage can be a challenging but also rewarding experience.
    2. The responsibilities associated with parentage changed his life.

Synonyms

ancestry origin lineage descent birth extraction family stock

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parentage" in English means: The identity and social status of someone's parents., The origin or ancestry of a person or animal, especially when it is distinguished or noble., The act or process of becoming a parent; parenthood..

The phonetic transcription of "parentage" is /ˈpeər(ə)ntɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈper(ə)ntɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parentage": ancestry, origin, lineage, descent, birth, extraction, family, stock.

Example usage of "parentage": "His parentage was humble but he rose to great heights in society.". More examples on the page.