MATERNALISM

maternalism

(noun) motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children

motherliness, maternalism, maternal quality, maternity

(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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

maternalism (countable and uncountable, plural maternalisms)

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

Synonyms

• motherliness

Source: Wiktionary

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