parentlike

English

Etymology

parent +‎ -like

Adjective

parentlike (comparative more parentlike, superlative most parentlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a parent.
    • 2008 February 17, Jessica Bruder, “Up All Night”, in New York Times‎:
      With relief, she recognizes her dog, Max, who in a parentlike role has come to guide her home.
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