paternalist
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- noun
- /pəˈtɜrnəlɪst/
- Formal
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paternalista
- What happens is paternalists are forever moving the goalposts and declaring the newest ban or tax just reasonable policy.
Stop trying to be the paternalist in the TV studio in Manhattan.
- Stop trying to be the paternalist in the TV studio in Manhattan.
Examples
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This move made them look like pragmatic paternalists since they compromised but did not completely yield to the colonists' demands.
Academic text (2010) -
The paternalist model of informal care provided by the daughters to their elderly parents determines their health behavior.
Academic text (2007) -
A paternalist/welfare management system attempts to engender total commitment to the company and constant improvement from the workforce.
Academic text (1998) -
Inside the mine, the company's paternalist policies successfully created a stable and productive workforce that labored to fulfill work quotas and earn bonuses.
Academic text (1996) -
The manager's paternalist approach made many employees feel cared for, but restricted their decision-making at work.
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Some argue that a paternalist leader, who prioritizes safety over autonomy, can stifle creativity in a team.
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His paternalist attitude towards his team meant that, while they were well looked after, they often felt unable to voice their opinions.
Synonyms
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A person who makes others follow strict rules
A person who tries to control how others behave
A person who holds people back to keep order
Antonyms
How Paternalistic
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- Formal
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- Jargon
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- Formal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Paternalist comes from the old Latin root pater meaning 'father', so it literally suggests a 'father-like' person. That's why a paternalist is someone who cares for others but makes decisions for them, much like a parent who protects but controls.