"betterhood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From better + -hood. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|better|hood}} better + -hood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} betterhood (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being better; superiority. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: bettership
    Sense id: en-betterhood-en-noun-Hhwqnwem Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -hood

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