Definition of paternalism Paternalism
/pʌtɚˈnʌlɪˌzʌm/ - [puternulizum] - pa•ter•nal•ism
We found 4 definitions of paternalism from 4 different sources.
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What does paternalism mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: paternalisms |
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| paternalism - the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good | ||
| mental attitude, attitude a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude" | ||
| governing, government activity, governance, government, administration the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- paternalism (n.)
The theory or practice of paternal government. See Paternal government, under Paternal.
Part of speech
🔤- paternalism, noun, singular of paternalisms.
