Paternalistic Definition
adjective
The quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings.
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Of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism.
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Origin of Paternalistic
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paternal + -istic
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