prematernal
English
Etymology
pre- + maternal
Adjective
prematernal (comparative more prematernal, superlative most prematernal)
- Before motherhood.
- 1991, Eric R. Wolf, Adrianus Koster, Daniel Meijers, Religious Regimes and State Formation (page 233)
- In Renaissance paintings, one of the favorite themes was that of the Annunciation, in which Mary's virginity, her slender, prematernal form, her solitary condition were stressed.
- 2006, Colleen Sell, A Cup Of Comfort For Mothers To Be (page 281)
- Experienced mothers shared their wisdom and sipped sherbet punch, while the prematernal crowd chatted about manicures and Hollywood weddings.
- 1991, Eric R. Wolf, Adrianus Koster, Daniel Meijers, Religious Regimes and State Formation (page 233)