PATERNALISM

paternalism

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

paternalism (countable and uncountable, plural paternalisms)

The treatment of people in a fatherly manner, especially by caring for them and sometimes being stern with them.

Anagrams

• intrasample, parliaments

Source: Wiktionary

Pa*ter"nal*ism, n. (Polit. Science)

Definition: The theory or practice of paternal government. See Paternal government, under Paternal. London Times.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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