Contraception Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkɑntɹəˈsɛpʃən

kahn-truh-SEP-shuhn

UK

kˌɒntɹəsˈɛpʃən

kon-truh-SEP-shuhn

Definition

The use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy.

Usage & Nuances

A formal and medical term. Often used in healthcare, education, and public policy. Common collocations: 'birth control', 'contraception methods', 'access to contraception'. Not slangy or casual.

• Spanish: anticoncepción
• Portuguese (BR): contracepção
• Portuguese (PT): contraceção
• Chinese (Simplified): 避孕
• Chinese (Traditional): 避孕
• Hindi: गर्भनिरोध
• Arabic: وسائل منع الحمل
• Bengali: গর্ভনিরোধ
• Russian: контрацепция
• Japanese: 避妊
• Vietnamese: biện pháp tránh thai
• Korean: 피임
• Turkish: doğum kontrolü - kontrasepsiyon
• Urdu: مانع حمل
• Indonesian: kontrasepsi - pencegahan kehamilan

Example Sentences

Contraception helps people prevent unwanted pregnancies.

basic

There are many types of contraception available today.

basic

Doctors can give advice about contraception.

basic

Not everyone has easy access to contraception in their country.

natural

Some people choose natural methods over medical contraception.

natural

Talking about contraception has become more common in schools.

natural