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maternal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • maternal adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.

Senses

maternal is used for these senses in English:

  • maternal Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.

maternal — full definition

  1. adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
  2. adj Related through one's mother's side of the family.
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