maternalism

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad o práctica de mostrar ternura, calidez y apego maternales, o el comportamiento de cuidar a otros de manera protectora y maternal.

A noun referring to the quality or practice of showing maternal tenderness, warmth, and affection, or behaving in a motherly, caring manner toward others.

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1. Motherly qualityC1formal

   The quality of showing tenderness, warmth, and affection typically associated with a mother.

   Cualidad maternal

   • Her maternalism was evident in the way she cared for her students.
   • The nurse's maternalism comforted the frightened child.
   • He appreciated her maternalism, which made him feel safe and loved.

   Sinónimosmotherliness

2. Motherly behaviorC1formal

   Behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children.

   maternalismo

   • The teacher's maternalism extended beyond the classroom to her students' personal lives.
   • Some critics argue that excessive maternalism can hinder a child's independence.
   • Her maternalism was a guiding force in the orphanage.

   Sinónimosmotherliness