Definitions

1. noun

a person who has a child or children, either through birth or adoption

“The single parent struggled to make ends meet after losing her job.”

2. verb

to take care of or be responsible for someone, especially a child

“The young couple decided to parent their niece and nephew after their parents passed away.”

3. noun

a person who owns or controls a company or organization

“The parent company made significant cuts to its workforce to increase profits.”