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Rarepaternalistic
The correct spelling is paternalistic.
How to pronounce paternalistic
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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Definition
adjective
- 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.Of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing paternalism
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