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 in-fighting in-fighting /ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ/

noun

  1. () Conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)  ( in-fighting )
    conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
  2. Boxing at close quarters  ( in-fighting )
    boxing at close quarters
     The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.
    The boxing match was intense, with a lot of in-fighting between the two opponents.


 ethnology ethnology /ɛθˈnɑːlədʒi/

noun

  1. The branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics  ( ethnology )
    the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
     Ethnology provides insights into the origins and characteristics of human races.
    Ethnology provides insights into the origins and characteristics of human races.


 parent parent /ˈpɛrənt/

noun

  1. () A father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian  ( parent )
    a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
     As a parent, it's important to set boundaries and be consistent with discipline while also being loving and supportive
    As a parent, it's important to set boundaries and be consistent with discipline while also being loving and supportive
  2. An organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained  ( parent )
    an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

verb

  1. Look after a child until it is an adult  ( nurture , parent , bring up , raise , rear )
    look after a child until it is an adult
     Raise a family
    raise a family
     Bring up children
    bring up children


 Joseph Paxton Joseph Paxton /ˈdʒoʊzɪf ˈpækstən/

noun

  1. English architect (1801-1865)  ( Joseph Paxton , Paxton , Sir Joseph Paxton )
    English architect (1801-1865)