Associations to the word «Maternalism»
Wiktionary
MATERNALISM, noun. The treatment of people in a motherly manner, especially by caring for them as a mother would care for her children.
Dictionary definition
MATERNALISM, noun. The quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother; "the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children".
MATERNALISM, noun. Motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children.
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