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MERE FAMILLE [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foster mother
1, record 1, English, foster%20mother
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mère de famille d’accueil
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A8re%20de%20famille%20d%26rsquo%3Baccueil
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mère nourricière 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A8re%20nourrici%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-09-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of the Family
- Sociology of Women
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- single mother
1, record 2, English, single%20mother
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See the term "single parent". 2, record 2, English, - single%20mother
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de la famille
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mère seule
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A8re%20seule
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mère chef de famille 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A8re%20chef%20de%20famille
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes également employés par le Conseil consultatif canadien sur la situation de la femme. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A8re%20seule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir le terme «chef de famille monoparentale». 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A8re%20seule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la familia
- Sociología de la mujer
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- madre soltera
1, record 2, Spanish, madre%20soltera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- mujer jefa de hogar 2, record 2, Spanish, mujer%20jefa%20de%20hogar
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mujer que vive en una situación que la obliga a cargar con la crianza de los hijos y el manejo del hogar sin la compañía o apoyo de un compañero o esposo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - madre%20soltera
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- foster mother
1, record 3, English, foster%20mother
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mère de famille d’accueil
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A8re%20de%20famille%20d%26rsquo%3Baccueil
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mère nourricière 2, record 3, French, m%C3%A8re%20nourrici%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Theatre and Opera
- Scenic Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- head block 1, record 4, English, head%20block
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A frame at the side of the grid, containing pulleys 1, record 4, English, - head%20block
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Scénographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mère de famille
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A8re%20de%20famille
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de moufles (poulies) fixées sur le même axe. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%A8re%20de%20famille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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