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Definition maternal in American English

maternal adjective

adjective
/məˈtɜrn(ə)l/
1

relating to being a mother

Example

maternal responsibilities

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2

a maternal relative is related to you through your mother

3

typical of a kind and caring mother

Example

maternal instincts/feelings

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Definition maternal in American English