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- [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- /pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm/
Definition of paternalistically word
- noun paternalistically 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
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Origin of paternalistically
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 Paternalistically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paternalistically 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.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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