ALL meanings of paternalistic
pa·ter·nal·ism
P p - adjective paternalistic with fatherly authority 1
- 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 Someone who is paternalistic takes all the decisions for the people they govern, employ, or are responsible for. 0