paternalism

[ puh-tur-nl-iz-uhm ]

/ pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm /

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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.

Origin of paternalism

First recorded in 1880–85; paternal + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM paternalism

pa·ter·nal·ist, noun, adjectivepa·ter·nal·is·tic [puh-tur-nl-is-tik] /pəˌtɜr nlˈɪs tɪk/ adjective

Words nearby paternalism

Patent Rolls, patent still, pater, paterfamilias, paternal, paternalism, paternalistic, paternity, paternity leave, paternity suit, paternity test

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Example sentences from the Web for paternalism

It reinforces the censoriousness and paternalism present among Obama and his allies.
The GOP’s Huge, Growing Modernity Gap|Lloyd Green|June 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Firstly, he argues for a strong dose of paternalism, and the importance of “moral and intellectual authority” in our schools.
David's Book Club: From Family Collapse to America's Decline|Bryce McNitt|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Here is paternalism and socialism and John Lawism all combined.
Principles of Political Economy|Arthur Latham Perry
Governmentalism and paternalism have always been evils, Mr. Flower asserts.
The Arena|Various

The cry of paternalism is quickly raised, on the one hand, of socialism, on the other.
Euthenics, the science of controllable environment|Ellen H. Richards
But this essential of paternalism must be lacking in the republic.
The Arena|Various
The paternalism of the French government is a wonderful thing.
Rambles in Normandy|Francis Miltoun

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

Derived forms of paternalism

paternalist, noun, adjectivepaternalistic, adjectivepaternalistically, adverb

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单词	paternalism
释义	paternalism [ puh-tur-nl-iz-uhm ] / pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR paternalism ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of paternalism First recorded in 1880–85; paternal + -ism OTHER WORDS FROM paternalism pa·ter·nal·ist, noun, adjectivepa·ter·nal·is·tic [puh-tur-nl-is-tik] /pəˌtɜr nlˈɪs tɪk/ adjective Words nearby paternalism Patent Rolls, patent still, pater, paterfamilias, paternal, paternalism, paternalistic, paternity, paternity leave, paternity suit, paternity test Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for paternalism It reinforces the censoriousness and paternalism present among Obama and his allies. The GOP’s Huge, Growing Modernity Gap\|Lloyd Green\|June 9, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Firstly, he argues for a strong dose of paternalism, and the importance of “moral and intellectual authority” in our schools. David's Book Club: From Family Collapse to America's Decline\|Bryce McNitt\|April 11, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Here is paternalism and socialism and John Lawism all combined. Principles of Political Economy\|Arthur Latham Perry Governmentalism and paternalism have always been evils, Mr. Flower asserts. The Arena\|Various The cry of paternalism is quickly raised, on the one hand, of socialism, on the other. Euthenics, the science of controllable environment\|Ellen H. Richards But this essential of paternalism must be lacking in the republic. The Arena\|Various The paternalism of the French government is a wonderful thing. Rambles in Normandy\|Francis Miltoun 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 Derived forms of paternalism paternalist, noun, adjectivepaternalistic, adjectivepaternalistically, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to paternalism condescendence
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paternalism

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