paternalistic
/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
- Acting like a father figure by making decisions for others in a way that is protective but limits their freedom or independence.
- Some find the school's paternalistic rules about dress code and behavior too controlling.
- The charity was criticized for its paternalistic approach, treating local communities as unable to solve their own problems.
- The manager's paternalistic style meant he often overruled his team's ideas for their own good.
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