paternalistic

Variant of paternalism

paternalism definition

pa·ter·nal·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

the principle or system of governing or controlling a country, group of employees, etc. in a manner suggesting a father's relationship with his children

Etymology: paternal + -ism

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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