Synonyms for maternalism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The treatment of people in a motherly manner, especially by caring for them as a mother would care for her children.
Forms
- Plural
- maternalisms → maternities…
Example sentences
- maternity She's on maternity leave to stay at home with Tom.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| maternalism | rising | |
| maternity | steady | |
| motherliness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- maternity4
- 12 letters
- motherliness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maternity4 = 4 syllables).