MOTHERLESSNESS Antonyms
Definition of MOTHERLESSNESS
motherless
Best Opposite Words For MOTHERLESSNESS
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maternal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characteristic of a mother • relating to or derived from one's mother • relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent adjective satellite • related on the mother's side | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
matriarch | nounn | |||||||
noun • a female head of a family or tribe • a feisty older woman with a big bosom (as drawn in cartoons) | ||||||||
matriarchal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characteristic of a matriarchy | ||||||||
matriarchy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line | ||||||||
matrilineal | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • based on or tracing descent through the female line | ||||||||
motherhood | nounn | |||||||
noun • the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother | ||||||||
patrilineal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • based on or tracing descent through the male line | ||||||||
matrifocal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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mothering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother) • a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar • a term of address for an elderly woman • a term of address for a mother superior • a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation verb • care for like a mother • make (offspring) by reproduction |