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maternity Definition


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maternity
noun
    1. The state of being or becoming a mother; motherhood.
    2. Relating to pregnancy or giving birth.
      Example: maternity hospital
      Example: maternity wear
    3. The qualities typical of a mother; motherliness.
Etymology: 17c: from French maternité; see maternal + -ity.



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