paternalism meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of paternalism at MeaningMonkey.org. paternalism meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PATERNALISM noun

Definition of paternalism (noun)

the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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