English Explanatory Dictionary

paternalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The treatment of people in a fatherly manner, especially by caring for them and sometimes being stern with them.
  2. The guiding of people in a manner that limits their autonomy in the name of their own well-being.

Pronunciation

/pəˈtɝnəlɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-paternalism.wav

Word forms

paternalism paternalisms

Etymology

From paternal + -ism.

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