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overparent

The English word “overparent” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To provide an excessive amount of parental attention and protection to one's children.

noun

  1. A person or entity in a position of greater authority than a parent who takes on some aspect of the parental role or authority.
  2. The role of the state in caring for and nurturing its citizens.

Etymology

From over- + parent.

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