| 单词 | paternalism |
| 释义 | paternalism —paternalist, n. , adj. —paternalistic, adj. —paternalistically, adv. /peuh terr"nl iz'euhm/, n. the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president. [1880-85; PATERNAL + -ISM] |
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