TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

ALLOPARENTING [1 record]

Record 1 2020-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Mammals
CONT

Alloparenting, defined as care provided by individuals other than parents, is a universal behavior among humans that has shaped our evolutionary history and remains important in contemporary society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
  • Mammifères
CONT

[...] D'où l'importance vitale, pour ces premiers humains, de pouvoir compter sur toute la communauté. «L'alloparentalité» (lorsque les soins des enfants sont confiés à d'autres adultes que la mère) était née.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: