pa·ter·nal·ism (p -tûr n-l z m)n. A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities. pa·ter nal·ist adj. & n.pa·ter nal·istic adj.pa·ter nal·isti·cal·ly adv. |
paternalism
Noun
authority exercised in a way that limits individual responsibility [Latin pater father]
paternalistic adj
paternalism
fatherlike control over subordinates in government. — paternalist, n. — paternalistic, adj.
See also: Governmentfatherlike control over subordinates or employees in business. — paternalist, n. — paternalistic, adj.
See also: Trade
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| Noun | 1. | paternalism - the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good governing, government activity, government, governance, administration - the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" attitude, mental attitude - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun" |
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