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midwifery Meaning & Definition

/mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/

What Does Midwifery Mean?

Midwifery is used as a noun meaning The practice and science of being a midwife.

Midwifery in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/
Synonymstocology and obstetrics
Pluralmidwiferies

Midwifery Definition (Noun)

  1. The practice and science of being a midwife.

Synonyms of Midwifery

Midwifery synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

midwifery (countable and uncountable, plural midwiferies)

Words That Rhyme With Midwifery

Origin of Midwifery

From Middle English medewifry; equivalent to midwife +‎ -ery.

Common Questions About Midwifery

What part of speech is midwifery?

Midwifery is a noun.

What is another word for midwifery?

You can replace midwifery with words such as tocology and obstetrics. See the full list of midwifery synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of midwifery?

The plural of midwifery is midwiferies.

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