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overprotectivism

overprotectivism noun: the qualities, attitudes, and behaviours associated with being overprotective.

Noun

overprotectivism (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The qualities, attitudes, and behaviours associated with being overprotective.

Origin of overprotectivism

From overprotective + -ism.

Questions about overprotectivism

What does overprotectivism mean?
Overprotectivism means the qualities, attitudes, and behaviours associated with being overprotective.
What part of speech is overprotectivism?
Overprotectivism is a noun.

Words near overprotectivism in the dictionary

  1. overprotection
  2. overprotections
  3. overprotective
  4. overprotectively
  5. overprotectiveness
  6. overprotectivism
  7. overprotectivity
  8. overprotector
  9. overprotectors
  10. overprotects
  11. overprotracted

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