Meaning of homemaker in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkər/

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  1. Noun

    homemaker

    Definitions

    1. a wife who who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

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