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pro·tec·tive·ness [prəˈtektɪvnəs] N no pl

protectiveness

Beschützerinstinkt m

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The moody, outspoken redhead is proud of her lineage as seen in her protectiveness of her vanship (thought to have belonged to their fathers). en.wikipedia.org

Sometimes, that protectiveness extends from the rest of the team as well. en.wikipedia.org

In his tone of unwarranted protectiveness, he seems to forget that hip-hop now earns highbrow props worldwide. en.wikipedia.org

Unlike grizzlies, female black bears do not display the same level of protectiveness to their cubs, and will seldom attack humans in their vicinity. en.wikipedia.org

One 1920s advertisement called it a guaranteed unshrinkable fine wool flannel for women who wanted both daintiness and protectiveness. en.wikipedia.org

Our protectiveness of animals derives from an innate sense that they can't understand the danger we impose upon them. www.theglobeandmail.com

Rural co-ops' opposition to air regulations is a combination of stubborn habit and justifiable protectiveness of their members, who are often poorer than average. www.vox.com

Because of their fierce protectiveness, the area remained undeveloped into the 1870s. en.wikipedia.org

The significant attraction of these helmets is their protectiveness. en.wikipedia.org

For the males, this included a vast amount of pride in their work, a protectiveness over their wives, and an aptitude for good social behaviour. en.wikipedia.org

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