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Maternalistic
see synonyms of maternalisticAdjective
1. maternalistic
showing maternal instincts
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Maternalistic
see synonyms of maternalisticadjective
1.
of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of a mother
2.
related through the mother's side of the family
his maternal uncle
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Maternalistic
see synonyms of maternalistic adjective
1.
of, like, or characteristic of a mother or motherhood; motherly
2.
derived, received, or inherited from a mother
3.
related through the mother's side of the family
maternal grandparents
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