what is your definition of the word mother?

MY definition of mother is someone who loves unconditionally and places the needs of her children above her own, on a personal level, and not only with words, but also actions.

Mother Definition

mothers do not necessarily mean birth mothers! i feel that a woman who has an open heart and is able to care for and nurture children in such a way that they feel safe, secure and loved and given space to grow into a lovely human being is truly a gift. some women were given the role but fail to take responsibility for their actions. This role of motherhood is a divine gift which should be done with infinite love, patience, giving, accepting pain, hurt, sadness, happiness and all the emotions - positive and negative, and still due the job without complaining and sulking and being selfless. this is a mother - others needs before your own.

It seems like you have a totally different question on your mind and you just dont want to offend anyone... Your not wrong in your definition, but then agin not just one definition would work for such a strong word now would it? If you love them and care for them and put them before your self 99.9 percent of the time (( not saying you need to do that all of the time because you need to take care of yourself too)) then you are a mother correct?

I think perhaps that "real mothers" are those who are truly confident in their parenting and don't need to look to random strangers for a validation of who they are.

The only people who can truly tell you that you are a mother, are your kids.

Ask them.

a mother is one that loves unconditionally,leads by example,puts others before herself biological or not a good mother could never be called second rate....God Bless you

I have two mothers. One gave birth to me and loved me. One raised me and loved me.

There is no reason to deny one or the other of them.

There are many definitions of the word mother, and many are applicable. Only those with "closed eyes" can't see that there are many meanings to "mother."

A person who gives birth is a mother. A person who raises a child is mother. A person who loves and cares for a child is a mother...etc.

Mother Thersa was a "mother" to thousands of poor children.

It is not an all-or-nothing word....it is a spectrum.

I'm just gonna stick with the technical meaning

moth·er 1 (mr)

n.

1. A woman who conceives, gives birth to, or raises and nurtures a child.

2. A female parent of an animal.

3. A female ancestor.

4. A woman who holds a position of authority or responsibility similar to that of a mother: a den mother.

5. Roman Catholic Church

a. A mother superior.

b. Used as a form of address for such a woman.

6. A woman who creates, originates, or founds something: "the discovery of radium, which made Marie Curie mother to the Atomic Age" Alden Whitman.

7. A creative source; an origin: Philosophy is the mother of the sciences.

8. Used as a title for a woman respected for her wisdom and age.

9. Maternal love and tenderness: brought out the mother in her.

10. The biggest or most significant example of its kind: the mother of all battles.

11. Vulgar Slang Something considered extraordinary, as in disagreeableness, size, or intensity.

adj.

1. Relating to or being mother.

2. Characteristic of a mother: mother love.

3. Being the source or origin: the mother church.

4. Derived from or as if from one's mother; native: one's mother language.

tr.v. moth·ered, moth·er·ing, moth·ers

1. To give birth to; create and produce.

2. To watch over, nourish, and protect maternally.

A person who raises, loves, and cares for you. Raises you to be a good person, and not do troubled things. A person who loves you not matter what kind of mistake you make. Cares for you no matter what, a mother is a mother:)