paternalistic

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Synonyms: maternalistic, materialistic, paternalist, externalistic, paternalists

Antonyms: maternalistic, materialistic, paternalist, externalistic, paternalists

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Adjective

1. {{senseid|en|paternal}} the quality of being [[paternal]], i.e. like a [[father]], e.g. characterized by behaving in a benevolent yet intrusive manner towards [[underling]]s
2. {{senseid|en|relational}} of, pertaining to, characteristic of or practicing [[paternalism]]

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