Definition of maternalism Maternalism
ma•ter•nal•ism
We found 3 definitions of maternalism from 2 different sources.
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What does maternalism mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: maternalisms |
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| maternalism - motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children | ||
| tending, aid, attention, care the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" | ||
| maternalism - 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" | ||
| motherliness, maternal quality, maternity | ||
| parental quality a quality appropriate to a parent | ||
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