Associations to the word «Paternalistic»

Wiktionary

PATERNALISTIC, adjective. The quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings
PATERNALISTIC, adjective. Of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism

Dictionary definition

PATERNALISTIC, adjective. Benevolent but sometimes intrusive.

Wise words

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