Synonyms for paternalistic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm


Définition of paternalistic

Origin :
  • "feeling of a father for his children," 1851; "government as by a father over his children," 1866, from paternal + -ism. Related: Paternalistic (1890).
  • adj in the manner of an overbearing father
Example sentences :
  • Norway has been in the forefront in this paternalistic movement.
  • Extract from : « The School System of Norway » by David Allen Anderson
  • He might have planned a program of paternalistic propaganda in behalf of the farmers of the county.
  • Extract from : « How To Write Special Feature Articles » by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer
  • Public regulation is regarded as a "paternalistic" survival, quite unsuited to a free and independent people.
  • Extract from : « Ethics » by John Dewey and James Hayden Tufts
  • It is always the paternalistic arm of the Government round every little son of Nippon, or the embrace of his family.
  • Extract from : « The Pacific Triangle » by Sydney Greenbie
  • That is precisely the kind of tyranny or liberty that was enjoyed by the victims of the paternalistic laws above described.
  • Extract from : « Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 4, June 1906 » by Various
  • Paternalistic control, even when entirely benevolent in intent, is generally harmful in effect.
  • Extract from : « Government Ownership of Railroads, and War Taxation » by Otto H. Kahn

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