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paternalism
[ puh-tur-nl-iz-uhm ]
noun
- the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in an outwardly benevolent, but often condescending or controlling way:
The employees objected to the paternalism of their former boss.
paternalism
/ əˈɜːəˌɪə /
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
Derived Forms
- 貹ˌٱԲˈپ, adverb
- 貹ˈٱԲ, nounadjective
- 貹ˌٱԲˈپ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- 貹·ٱ·Բ· noun adjective
- 貹·ٱ·Բ··پ [p, uh, -tur-nl-, is, -tik] adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of paternalism1
Example Sentences
Black American liberals rejected the elements of feudalism they recognized in racial prejudice, paternalism and patriarchy.
For the Beninese government, it’s a victory they can peddle to gain the people’s favor, while France can mine it as an image-boosting tactic that comes with tacit paternalism.
As a politician, Donald Trump has always exhibited a very creepy form of paternalism.
The arguments over this question typically fall along a spectrum, with paternalism on one end and self-determination on the other.
“It’s Africa that’s going to straighten up France when it comes to paternalism, and getting a new perspective.”
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