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paternalism

pa·ter·nal·ism
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/
    • /pəˈtɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/

Definitions of paternalism word

  • noun paternalism the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president. 1
  • noun paternalism exercising fatherly authority 1
  • uncountable noun paternalism Paternalism means taking all the decisions for the people you govern, employ, or are responsible for, so that they cannot or do not have to make their own decisions. 0
  • noun paternalism the attitude or policy of a government or other authority that manages the affairs of a country, company, community, etc, in the manner of a father, esp in usurping individual responsibility and the liberty of choice 0
  • noun paternalism 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 0
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Origin of paternalism

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; paternal + -ism

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Parts of speech for Paternalism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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paternalism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for paternalism

noun paternalism

  • interventionism — the policy or doctrine of intervening, especially government interference in the affairs of another state or in domestic economic affairs.
Just one Synonym for paternalism

Antonyms for paternalism

noun paternalism

  • friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
  • humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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