maternalistic

adjective

ma·​ter·​nal·​is·​tic
-tēk
: having or showing maternal instincts or attitudes : marked by maternalism
maternalistic care

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“Maternalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maternalistic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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