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paternalism
[ puh-tur-nl-iz-uhm ]
/ pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm /
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Definition of paternalism
noun
the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in an outwardly benevolent, but often condescending or controlling way: The employees objected to the paternalism of their former boss.
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pa·ter·nal·ist, noun, adjectivepa·ter·nal·is·tic [puh-tur-nl-is-tik] /pəˌtɜr nlˈɪs tɪk/ adjectiveWords nearby paternalism
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British Dictionary definitions for paternalism
paternalism
/ (pəˈtɜːnəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the attitude or policy of a government or other authority that manages the affairs of a country, company, community, etc, in the manner of a father, esp in usurping individual responsibility and the liberty of choice
Derived forms of paternalism
paternalist, noun, adjectivepaternalistic, adjectivepaternalistically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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