Synonyms for paternalistic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m

Phonetic Transcription : pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm

Définition of paternalistic

Origin : "feeling of a father for his children," 1851; "government as by a father over his children," 1866, from paternal + -ism. Related: Paternalistic (1890).

adj in the manner of an overbearing father

Example sentences :

Norway has been in the forefront in this paternalistic movement.
Extract from : « The School System of Norway » by David Allen Anderson

He might have planned a program of paternalistic propaganda in behalf of the farmers of the county.
Extract from : « How To Write Special Feature Articles » by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer

Public regulation is regarded as a "paternalistic" survival, quite unsuited to a free and independent people.
Extract from : « Ethics » by John Dewey and James Hayden Tufts

It is always the paternalistic arm of the Government round every little son of Nippon, or the embrace of his family.
Extract from : « The Pacific Triangle » by Sydney Greenbie

That is precisely the kind of tyranny or liberty that was enjoyed by the victims of the paternalistic laws above described.
Extract from : « Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 4, June 1906 » by Various

Paternalistic control, even when entirely benevolent in intent, is generally harmful in effect.
Extract from : « Government Ownership of Railroads, and War Taxation » by Otto H. Kahn

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