CEFR B1

parent-in-law

noun

Meaning

The mother or father of one's spouse.

Examples

My parent-in-law helped us move into our new apartment last weekend.
They have a very close relationship with their parent-in-law.

Synonyms: in-law

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parent-in-law (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpeə.rənt.ɪn.lɔː/

Definition

The mother or father of one's spouse.

Examples

My parent-in-law helped us move into our new apartment last weekend.
They have a very close relationship with their parent-in-law.
It is common to feel nervous when meeting a future parent-in-law for the first time.

Synonyms of parent-in-law

Words with a similar meaning to parent-in-law:

in-law

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