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paternalistic

UK
/pəˌtɜː.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/
US
/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/

Translations

paternalisticadjective
more paternalistic
Comp.
most paternalistic
Super.
UK
/pəˌtɜː.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/
US
/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/
paternalisteEn parlant d'une attitude protectrice, bienveillante mais condescendante.
The colonial rulers maintained a paternalistic attitude toward the indigenous population.
Les dirigeants coloniaux adoptaient une attitude paternaliste envers la population autochtone.
paternalisteSouvent péjoratif; se dit d'une attitude qui limite l'autonomie d'autrui au nom de son bien.
The manager's paternalistic approach often frustrated employees who wanted more autonomy in their work.
L'approche paternaliste du directeur frustrait souvent les employés qui souhaitaient davantage d'autonomie dans leur travail.
Synonyms
overprotective
patriarchal
authoritarian
controlling
condescending

Definitions

paternalisticadjective
Relating to or characterized by the restriction of freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.
The manager's paternalistic approach often frustrated employees who wanted more autonomy in their work.
Of or resembling a father in being protective, benevolent, or condescending toward others.
The colonial rulers maintained a paternalistic attitude toward the indigenous population.
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