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paternalistic
UK
/pəˌtɜː.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/
US
/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/
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paternalistic
adjective
more paternalistic
Comp.
most paternalistic
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UK
/pəˌtɜː.nəˈlɪs.tɪk/
US
/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/
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патерналистский
The company's paternalistic approach to employee welfare was both praised and criticized.
Патерналистский подход компании к благосостоянию сотрудников вызывал как похвалу, так и критику.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
overprotective
condescending
controlling
authoritarian
patriarchal
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