overprotectivism

noun

The qualities, attitudes, and behaviours associated with being overprotective.

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Meanings

nounoverprotectivism (uncountable)
  1. rareuncountableThe qualities, attitudes, and behaviours associated with being overprotective.

Origin

From overprotective + -ism.

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APA

overprotectivism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overprotectivism

MLA

“overprotectivism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overprotectivism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “overprotectivism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overprotectivism.

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