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momism

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momism [ˈmɒmɪzəm]
n
US informal the excessive domination of a child by his or her mother
momism
an excessive attachment and devotion of children to their mothers, resulting in a child’s dependence and failure to achieve emotional emancipation.
See also: Mother
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Noun1.momism - excessive protection
overprotection, overshielding
protection - the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"


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