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maternal

məˈtɜːnl

adjective

matczyny

maˈt͡ʂɨnɨ· przymiotnik
Also
macierzyński
Definition

Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth; characteristic of a mother.

Examples
She has strong maternal instincts towards her younger siblings.
Ma silne instynkty macierzyńskie wobec młodszego rodzeństwa.
The maternal side of her family comes from Scotland.
Macierzyńska strona jej rodziny pochodzi ze Szkocji.
Synonyms
motherlynurturingprotective
Collocations
maternal instinctsmaternal lovematernal care
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