midwifery
3 synonyms for midwifery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The skill and knowledge involved in helping women give birth.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English medewifry, equivalent to midwife plus -ery.
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