maternal

adjective/mɐˈtɛɾnu/high

ma·ter·no

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a mother.

She felt a strong maternal instinct towards the child.

He visited his maternal grandparents every summer.

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ant

Common collocations

maternal instinctmaternal grandmothermaternal love

Do latim 'maternus' (relativo à mãe).