Paternalism Definition

pə-tûrnə-lĭzəm
noun
A manner, often a patronizing or domineering one, of governing a country, managing employees, etc. that is suggestive of a father's relationship to his children.
Webster's New World
A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities.
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Singular:
paternalism
Plural:
paternalisms

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