paternalism
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/pəˈtɜːrnəlɪzəm/
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/pəˈtɜːnəlɪzəm/
noun
R
A system where someone in authority, like a government or boss, takes care of others by providing for their needs but doesn't let them make their own decisions.
The company's paternalism was criticized when they decided to control their employees' work-life balance without asking for their input.
translation
A system where someone in authority, like a government or boss, takes care of others by providing for their needs but doesn't let them make their own decisions.
Word Forms
Plural
paternalisms