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Midwifery (noun) means the skill and knowledge involved in helping women give birth.

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The skill and knowledge involved in helping women give birth.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from Middle English medewifry, equivalent to midwife plus -ery.

Synonyms

OB tocology obstetrics

Related words

ob obstetrics tocology

Rhymes for midwifery

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What is the meaning of midwifery?

"midwifery" (noun) means the skill and knowledge involved in helping women give birth.

What is another word for midwifery?

Other words for "midwifery" include OB, tocology, obstetrics.

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