Phrase guide

motherhood statement

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðəhʊd ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/
  • General-American: /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd ˈsteɪtmənt/
  • General-American: /ˈmə-/
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noun

Meaning 1

A vague, feel-good platitude, especially one made by a politician, that most people would agree with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Probably from the fact that virtually everyone would say that motherhood is a positive thing.