"mommy tax" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mommy taxes [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American journalist Ann Crittenden. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q123010428|nocat=1}} Coined by American journalist Ann Crittenden Head templates: {{en-noun}} mommy tax (plural mommy taxes)
  1. (Canada, US, informal) The opportunity cost of motherhood; the income that women do not earn because they have become mothers. Tags: Canada, US, informal
    Sense id: en-mommy_tax-en-noun-ws1fIpqv Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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