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
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.
• 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
15 January 2025
(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
