pronatalism

[ proh-neyt-l-iz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the policy or practice of encouraging the bearing of children, especially government support of a higher birthrate.

Origin of pronatalism

1
1935–40; pro-1 + natal (in a sense perhaps influenced by French natalité birthrate) + -ism

Other words from pronatalism

  • pro·na·tal·ist, noun, adjective
  • pro·na·tal·is·tic, adjective

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