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    mothering
    /ˈmʌð(ə)rɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the activity of bringing up a child as a mother: "he claimed his ex-wife was guilty of bad mothering"

    adjective

    • 1. relating to or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring, protective, and kind: "your maternal, natural mothering instincts will kick in"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOTHERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the process of caring for children as their mother or of caring for people in the way that a mother does: He did not receive good mothering as a child. a woman's mothering instinct. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Parenting & caring for children.

  3. psychologydictionary.org › motheringWhat is MOTHERING? definition of MOTHERING ... - Psychology...

    Mothering is the emotional, personal, and sensory care that a mother or a surrogate provides to a child. It is essential for healthy personality development and lays the foundation for future adaptation to reality.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › motheringMOTHERING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Mothering definition: the nurturing of a child by a mother or in the way that a mother does. See examples of MOTHERING used in a sentence.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › motheringmothering noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of mothering noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOTHERING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Mothering is the work or skill of a mother in raising a child or children. It can also mean the custom of visiting one's parents on Laetare Sunday with a present in rural England.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › motheringMothering Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a slimy or gelatinous mass or film that contains bacteria, yeasts, or both, that forms in liquids during the process of fermentation, and that is often used as a starter (see starter entry 1 sense 3b) in the production of certain food and beverage products: a. : mother of vinegar.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › motheringMothering Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of mothering, as well as its origin and usage examples. Mothering is the work or skill of a mother in raising a child or children, or the motherly attention or care.