noun
- the identity and origins of one’s parents; ancestry or lineage
- the state or condition of being a parent
Usage: less common
Examples
- She was proud of her Italian parentage.
- The adoption records revealed his true parentage.
- Children of mixed parentage often embrace both cultures.
- His noble parentage opened many doors for him.
- The DNA test confirmed the child’s parentage.
- Despite his humble parentage, he achieved great success.
- Questions about parentage arose during the inheritance dispute.