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Definition of Paternalism
1. Noun. The attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good.
Category relationships: Administration, Governance, Governing, Government, Government Activity
Generic synonyms: Attitude, Mental Attitude
Derivative terms: Paternalistic
Generic synonyms: Attitude, Mental Attitude
Derivative terms: Paternalistic
Definition of Paternalism
1. n. The theory or practice of paternal government. See Paternal government, under Paternal.
Definition of Paternalism
1. Noun. the treatment of people in a fatherly manner, especially by caring for them but sometimes being stern with them ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Paternalism
1. [n -S]
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