About The Word Paternalism
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Paternalism
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What's The Definition Of Paternalism?
[n] the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good
Synonyms | Synonyms for Paternalism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paternalism: See Also | attitude | mental attitude Paternalism In Webster's Dictionary \Pa*ter"nal*ism\, n. (Polit. Science)
The theory or practice of paternal government. See {Paternal
government}, under {Paternal}. --London Times.
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