Paternalistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Paternalistic is an adjective meaning the quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in a benevolent yet intrusive manner towards underlings.
Meaning
the quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in a benevolent yet intrusive manner towards underlings.
More Meanings
- of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism
Example Sentences
With a scanty supply of laws in Hellenic commonwealths or city states what an immense vista for an Aristotle, of that grand, complex, efficient machinery of law, turning out yearly thousands of laws and taboos for the paternalistic control and alleged welfare of the citizen!
Synonyms for paternalistic
Depending on context, synonyms include paternal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paternal, parental, patriarchy, patriarchal, nannying, patronising.
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