 maternalism |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother | |
| Synonyms: | maternal_quality maternity motherliness | |
| Examples: | "the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children" |
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| Related terms: | parental_quality maternal | |
| 2. | [ noun ] motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children | |
| Related terms: | care | |
| Similar spelling: |
maternal maternalistic maternally maternity |
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