Maternalism — synonyms, definition

1. maternalism (Noun)

maternal quality maternity motherliness

maternalism (Noun) — The quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother. ex. "the girl's maternalism made her invaluable in caring for the children"

maternalism (Noun) — Motherly care; behaviour characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children.

aid attention care parental quality tending maternal