single parent

noun

: a parent who lives with a child or children and no husband, wife, or partner

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Following the passing of his wife, a devoted father learns to raise his son with Down syndrome as a single parent. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025 For example, a single parent could live with his or her children and receive SNAP benefits for part of the year. Elaine Maag, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 As a result, the center is losing its structure and ability to respond to issues in real time, said the veterinarian, a single parent of three children. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 And as a single parent, Knebel knows all too well how an unexpected crisis can spiral. Christine Ro, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for single parent

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“Single parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20parent. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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