| Pronunciation: | | pu'tur`nlizum
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[n] the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good |
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PATERNALISM is a 11 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | attitude, mental attitude |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pa*ter"nal*ism\, n. (Polit. Science)
The theory or practice of paternal government. See {Paternal
government}, under {Paternal}. --London Times.
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