Maternalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Maternalize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make maternal.
Meaning
(transitive) To make maternal.
Example Sentences
Women's professional status is frequently mediated by overt efforts to "beautify" or maternalize them, or both.
Word Forms
- maternalizes
- maternalizing
- maternalized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maternalise, paternalize, matronize, paternalise, matronise, mother.
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