ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Maternalist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Maternalist is a noun meaning A supporter of maternalism.

Meaning

A supporter of maternalism.

Example Sentences

Self-conscious maternalists like Eleanor Roosevelt and Frances Perkins ensured that New Deal programs were biased in favor of traditional two-parent families.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include paternalist, motherism, mommyism, pronatalism, natalism, familyist.

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