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midwifery

noun

Simple meaning

The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.

Pronunciation

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mihdwyferee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmɪdwaɪfɚi

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. The practice and science of being a midwife.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: The practice and science of being a midwife.

Used this way, midwifery is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in science contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Science

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Practice

midwifery practice

Branch

midwifery carenurse midwifery

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midwifery councilmidwifery educationmidwifery trainingmidwifery servicemidwifery school

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