Definition of maternalism

You can enter up to 15 letters and use up to 2 wildcards in the search. Use question mark (?) for wildcard searches.
Word Finders
Word Lists

Scrabble & Words with friends points

  • maternalism is not a valid Scrabble US word!
  • maternalism is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • maternalism is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of maternalism

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

    Synonyms

    1. maternal quality
    2. maternity
    3. motherliness
  • motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children (noun)

See definition of maternalism in Merriam Webster