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MATERNALISM Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word maternalism. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word maternalism. (close relations)
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maternalmaternalistic

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maternity
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus

• the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

• the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

motherliness
nounn
noun

• the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

maternal quality
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother

Best Hypernyms For MATERNALISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for maternalism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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aid attention care tending
Phrases (1)
parental quality

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