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paternalistic

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pa·ter·nal·ism  (p-tûrn-lzm)
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·ternal·ist adj. & n.
pa·ternal·istic adj.
pa·ternal·isti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.paternalistic - benevolent but sometimes intrusive
paternal - characteristic of a father
Translations
Spanish paternalistic [pətəːnəˈlɪstɪk] adj → paternalista
German paternalistic [pətəːnəˈlɪstɪk] paternal adj → patriarchalisch
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