prematernal

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ maternal

Adjective

prematernal (comparative more prematernal, superlative most prematernal)

  1. 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.
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