— paternalist , n. , adj. — paternalistic , adj. — paternalistically , adv.
/peuh terr"nl iz'euhm/ , n.
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.
[ 1880-85; PATERNAL + -ISM ]