English Explanatory Dictionary

paternity leave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby.

Pronunciation

/pəˈtɜːnɪti ˌliːv/ /pəˈtɜ(ɹ)nəti ˌliv/ [-ɾi]

Word forms

paternity leave paternity leaves

Etymology

From paternity + leave, modelled after maternity leave.

Derived words

pawternity leave

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