Nurturance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnəːtʃəɹəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nurturance is a noun meaning (psychology) The provision of physical and emotional care.
Meaning
(psychology) The provision of physical and emotional care.
More Meanings
- The act of supporting, fostering.
Example Sentences
Rousseauist responsiveness and nurturance automatically flip over into their opposites.
The colossal stupidity of the one-party strategy has had three disastrous effects: the nurturance of right-wing Republican homophobes, the weakening and silencing of pro-gay, progressive Republicans, and the allowance of lacklustrer, liberal Democrats to exploit us at their will and ignore us at their convenience.
Word Forms
- nurturances
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caring, caution, care, nursery, nursing, nurseling.
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