Rarely used term relating to excessive or overbearing mothering, especially as attributed to American cultural stereotypes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: mom′izm Definitions: 1. A term relating to excessive or overbearing mothering, especially as attributed to U.S. cultural stereotypes. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=55772
Momism: 1. Excessive attachment to mom. 2. Conversely, overprotective mothering. The term momism was coined by the American writer Philip Wylie (1902 - 1971) in his 1942 book A Generation of Vipers. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=32920
excessive adulation of the mother and undue dependence on maternal care or protection, resulting in absence or loss of maturity and independence. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/momism