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paternalistic

The correct spelling is paternalistic.

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adjective

Say it like: Pat-ern-ali-sti-c

The correct spelling is paternalistic. The quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings

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adjective

  1. 1.The quality of being paternal, i.e. like a father, e.g. characterized by behaving in benevolent and yet intrusive manner towards underlings
  2. 2.Of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism

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