Maternal: meaning, definitions and examples
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maternal
[ məˈtəːrnl ]
family
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- maternal instinct
- maternal care
- maternal bond
behavior
characteristic of a mother, especially in being kind, caring, and protective
Synonyms
affectionate, nurturing, protective
Examples of usage
- maternal love
- maternal warmth
- maternal guidance
Translations
Translations of the word "maternal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maternal
🇮🇳 मातृ
🇩🇪 mütterlich
🇮🇩 keibuan
🇺🇦 материнський
🇵🇱 macierzyński
🇯🇵 母性の
🇫🇷 maternel
🇪🇸 maternal
🇹🇷 anneye ait
🇰🇷 모성의
🇸🇦 أمومي
🇨🇿 mateřský
🇸🇰 materinský
🇨🇳 母亲的
🇸🇮 materinski
🇮🇸 móðurlegur
🇰🇿 аналық
🇬🇪 დედობრივი
🇦🇿 ana
🇲🇽 maternal
Word origin
The word 'maternal' originated from the Latin word 'maternalis', which is derived from 'mater' meaning mother. The concept of maternal care and instincts has been recognized across various cultures and species, highlighting the importance of the maternal bond in nurturing and protecting offspring.