PATERNALISTIC


Meaning of PATERNALISTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pətɜ:(r)nəlɪstɪk ]

Someone who is paternalistic takes all the decisions for the people they govern, employ, or are responsible for.

The doctor is being paternalistic. He’s deciding what information the patient needs to know...

ADJ

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