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- [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/
- /pəˈtɜː.nə.lɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/
Definitions of paternalistic word
- noun paternalistic the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president. 1
- adjective paternalistic with fatherly authority 1
- adjective paternalistic Someone who is paternalistic takes all the decisions for the people they govern, employ, or are responsible for. 0
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Origin of paternalistic
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; paternal + -ism
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Parts of speech for Paternalistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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paternalistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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