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Term: MOTHER
Definition: A mother is a woman who has given birth to a child or has legally adopted a child. Sometimes, it can also include a woman who is pregnant and has not yet given birth.
Simply put, a mother is someone who loves and takes care of a child as their own.
Definition: A mother is a woman who has given birth to a child, provided the egg for a child, or legally adopted a child. This term can also include a pregnant woman who has not yet given birth.
The first two examples illustrate the traditional ways in which a woman can become a mother - through giving birth or adoption. The third example shows that a woman can also be considered a mother even before her child is born, as long as she is pregnant.