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Meaning of "grandparent" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRANDPARENT

grandparent  [ˈɡrænˌpɛərənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRANDPARENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grandparent is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRANDPARENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grandparent

Grandparent

Grandparents are the parents of a person's father or mother – paternal or maternal. Every sexually-reproducing creature who is not a genetic chimera has a maximum of four genetic grandparents, eight genetic great-grandparents, sixteen genetic great-great-grandparents, etc., though the numbers can be lower due to pedigree collapse. In the history of modern humanity, around 30,000 years ago, the number of modern humans who lived to be grandparents increased substantially. It is not known for certain what spurred this increase in longevity, but it is believed that a key consequence of three generations being alive together was the preservation of information which could otherwise have been lost; an example of this important information might have been where to find water in times of drought. In cases where parents are unwilling or unable to provide adequate care for their children, grandparents often take on the role of primary caregivers. Even when this is not the case, and particularly in traditional cultures, grandparents often have a direct and clear role in relation to the raising, care and nurture of children.

Definition of grandparent in the English dictionary

The definition of grandparent in the dictionary is the father or mother of either of one's parents.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRANDPARENT


adherent
ədˈhɪərənt
Arendt
ˈɛərənt
coherent
kəʊˈhɪərənt
declarant
dɪˈklɛərənt
deodorant
diːˈəʊdərənt
different
ˈdɪfərənt
durant
ˈdjʊərənt
exuberant
ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt
forbearant
fɔːˈbɛərənt
godparent
ˈɡɒdˌpɛərənt
great-grandparent
ˌɡreɪtˈɡrændˌpɛərənt
ignorant
ˈɪɡnərənt
inherent
ɪnˈhɪərənt
intolerant
ɪnˈtɒlərənt
nonparent
ˌnɒnˈpɛərənt
parent
ˈpɛərənt
referent
ˈrɛfərənt
refrigerant
rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt
step-parent
ˈstɛpˌpɛərənt
tolerant
ˈtɒlərənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRANDPARENT

grandmamma
grandmaster
grandmother
grandmother clock
grandmotherly
grandnephew
grandness
grandniece
grandpa
grandpapa
grandparental
grandparenthood
grands seigneurs
grandsire
grandson
grandstand
grandstand finish
grandstander
grandstanding
granduncle

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRANDPARENT

apparent
bioparent
coparent
current
for rent
foster parent
heir apparent
heirs apparent
helicopter parent
houseparent
inapparent
lone parent
pet parent
self-apparent
semitransparent
single parent
solo parent
transparent
unapparent
untransparent

Synonyms and antonyms of grandparent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grandparent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRANDPARENT

Find out the translation of grandparent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grandparent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grandparent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

祖父 母/外祖父 母
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abuelos
570 millions of speakers

English

grandparent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

grandparent
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прародитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

avós
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পিতামহ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grand-parent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Datuk nenek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Großelternteil
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

祖父母
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조부모
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Grandparent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ông bà
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாத்தா பாட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आजी-आजोबा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyükbaba veya büyükanne
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nonni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dziadkowie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прабатько
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bunic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παππούς και γιαγιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grootouer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

farförälder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forelder
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grandparent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDPARENT»

The term «grandparent» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.466 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRANDPARENT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «grandparent» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «grandparent» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grandparent

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8 QUOTES WITH «GRANDPARENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grandparent.
1
Bob Filner
However, as a parent, as a grandparent, as a former educator, I know that these practices alone when we are dealing with young children are insufficient. We will never control this rising epidemic without greater accountability from the food industry.
2
Shooter Jennings
If you are close to your parents or a grandparent, you watch as they get old and you learn so much from that, and it makes you want to learn more while you have time.
3
Abbas Kiarostami
Cinema gives you the opportunity to be both a grandparent and a grandchild whereas in life you cannot be both at the same time.
4
Sam Levenson
The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.
5
Tom Paulin
Many black people I know are proud of the Irish part of their heritage - an Irish grandparent, say - but they recognise that many people believe in a form of racial purity. And it is from that belief that prejudice starts.
6
Toby Stephens
That's the privilege of being a grandparent - they can indulge the children while parents have to be the bad guy. Grandparents can also be subversive and naughty with them.
7
Kevin Whately
Being a grandparent is whole new phase in your life.
8
C. K. Williams
One becomes a grandfather and one sees the world a little differently. Certainly the world becomes a more vulnerable place when one has a grandchild, or now I have two. And I think that possibly there's some tenderness that came out of just time and age and being a parent and grandparent.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRANDPARENT»

Discover the use of grandparent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grandparent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Memories for My Grandchild: A Keepsake to Remember
A Keepsake to Remember! 104 pages w/concealed wire-o binding.
Suzanne Zenkel, 2010
2
A Grandparent's Legacy: Your Life Story in Your Own Words
This grandparent's memory journal takes you on a journey that will become a cherished family memoir.
J Countryman, 2007
3
A Grandparent's Book: Answers to a Grandchild's Questions
A lavish keepsake volume provides space for grandparents to record personal thoughts and memories, in a gift book that is certain to become a treasured family keepsake. Original.
Milton Kamen, 1987
4
When Your Grandparent Dies: A Child's Guide to Good Grief
Presents a children's story that helps children recover from the loss of a grandparent and provides guidance on working through the grieving process.
Victoria Ryan, 2002
5
The Grandparent Book: A Keepsake Journal
The Grandparent Book is organized into sections, each devoted to a stage of life: childhood, teenhood, adulthood, and (best of all) GRANDHOOD!
Amy Krouse Rosenthal, 2009
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Resilient Grandparent Caregivers: A Strengths-based Persepective
This edited book seeks to reverse this trend by taking a positive approach to understanding grandparent caregivers, focusing on their resilience and resourcefulness.
Bert Hayslip, Gregory C. Smith, 2013
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The Essential Grandparent: A Guide to Making a Difference
So now that you're here at this new stage of life, the question before you is, what are you going to make of it? This book will help you find your answer and assist you in developing a plan for your grandparenting.
Lillian Carson, 1996
8
Let Us Talk about Living with a Grandparent
Discusses various reasons for living with a grandparent, the benefits of such an arrangement, and how to help out at home.
Susan Kent, 2000
9
Chicken Soup for the Grandparent's Soul: Stories to Open the ...
Every reader will gain a new appreciation of the benefits of a close and connected family. This is a perfect gift to show grandparents how much they are loved.
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Hanoch McCarty, 2012
10
Let's Grandparent: Activity Guide for Young Grandchildren
Let's Grandparent showsthem how to achieve these goals through an in-depth understanding of child development, over four hundred kid-tested activities and tips for simple but satisfying experiences together.The author brings together her ...
JoAn Vaughan, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRANDPARENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grandparent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Not Your Grandparent's Oil & Gas Industry, Meeting Two July 13
Come join a community conversation Monday, July 13, concerning the Rogersville Shale development . The fracking discussion will be at First ... «HNN Huntingtonnews.net, Jul 15»
2
Grandparent Visitation Goes Before State Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court next term will hear a Lake Mills case in which a grandparent claims that in order to obtain visitation rights, she ... «hngnews.com, Jul 15»
3
Clinton, Bush trade grandparent jokes
... Pet of the Week · Healthlink. Clinton, Bush trade grandparent jokes. Published On: Jul 09 2015 07:51:20 PM CDT. Small Text; Medium Text; Large Text. Print ... «News8000.com - WKBT, Jul 15»
4
Calendar: Grandparent and Me Fishing, ribbon cutting, Township …
THURSDAY: Grandparent and Me Fishing: Registration ends July 9. This event for children ages 3 and older and one of their grandparents. «The New Lenox Patriot, Jul 15»
5
Warning on 'grandparent scam'
State officials warn that the so-called “grandparent scam” is running rampant and preys on the elderly with threats against family members. «Pueblo Chieftain, Jul 15»
6
Seminole County grandparent: McDonald's Minion toy speaks …
But when grandparent Bradley Merten ordered a happy meal from a Longwood McDonald's, he was shocked to hear the Minion toy saying ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
7
New Twist On Grandparent Scam
We've told you about the grandparent scam before. A caller will claim to be a relative, injured or arrested in a foreign country. They tell the ... «KKTV 11 News, Jul 15»
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Brooklyn Man Admits to Swindling 17 in Grandparent Phone Scam
A New York City man has pleaded guilty to a scam that swindled 17 people nationwide out of thousands of dollars by scaring them about their ... «NBC New York, Jul 15»
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Boy, 3, shot in face at Spring home dies at hospital
A 3-year-old boy who was shot in the face at his grandparent's house Sunday in the Spring area has died, deputies said. "That makes it even ... «KPRC Houston, Jul 15»
10
Couple face court for taking children out of school to visit sick …
primary school A couple who took their children out of primary school to visit a sick grandparent in India without the proper permission are ... «legalera.in, Jul 15»

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