maternalistic
/ˌmætərnəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
- Acting like a mother; treating someone with the kind of care, protection, and authority that a mother might show, often in a way that limits their freedom.
- Her maternalistic attitude toward her younger brother sometimes annoyed him.
- The manager's maternalistic style made employees feel cared for but also controlled.
- The government's maternalistic policies provided benefits but also restricted personal choices.
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