paternalism
[ puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m ]
/ pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm /
noun
the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president.
OTHER WORDS FROM paternalism
pa·ter·nal·ist, noun, adjective pa·ter·nal·is·tic, adjective pa·ter·nal·is·ti·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby paternalism
patentor,
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pater patriae,
paterfamilias,
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paternity leave,
paternity suit,
paternity test,
paternoster
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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