Maternity Meaning
/məˈtɜːnɪti/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being a mother; motherhood.
nounThe state of being pregnant; pregnancy.
Sentence Examples
I'm taking maternity leave from September 30th to October 14th.
After her maternity leave, she resumed her old job.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The expecting mother read books about ____ and infant health during her pregnancy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She took a three-month ____ leave to spend time with her newborn baby before returning to work.
Word Origin & History
From French maternité, from Latin māternitās.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The expecting mother read books about ____ and infant health during her pregnancy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She took a three-month ____ leave to spend time with her newborn baby before returning to work.