Looking for the meaning of the word PATERNALISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PATERNALISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Paternalism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəˈtəːnəlɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the policy or practice on the part of people in authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to or otherwise dependent on them in their supposed interest
Short Definition:policy or practice on part of people in authority of restricting freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to
Examples:- attitudes in society reinforce a degree of paternalism among doctors
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 19
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 15
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 15
