MATERNALISM
\mətˈɜːnəlˌɪzəm], \mətˈɜːnəlˌɪzəm], \m_ə_t_ˈɜː_n_ə_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children
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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"
By Princeton University
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].