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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Word of the Day

6 February 2025

CURE

(verb) make (substances) hard and improve their usability; “cure resin”; “cure cement”; “cure soap”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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