paternalistically

pa·ter·nal·ism

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/

Definition of paternalistically word

noun paternalistically 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

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Origin of paternalistically

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 Paternalistically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paternalistically 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.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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