Associations to the word «Maternalism»

MATERNALISM, noun. The treatment of people in a motherly manner, especially by caring for them as a mother would care for her children.

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.