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pa·ter·nal·ism
 paternalism
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
the practice or policy of controlling or managing people in a nation, corporation, school, or the like in a paternal manner, by taking care of their needs but giving them virtually no responsibility.
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| derivations: |
paternalistic (adj.), paternalistically (adv.), paternalist (n.) |
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