paternalistic
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/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/
/pəˌtɜːnəˈlɪstɪk/
- 1 paternalist, baba tavırlı, vesayetçi
Definition (English)
Controlling others in a way that seems kind but is also limiting.
Example Sentences
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His paternalistic attitude annoyed the staff.Baba tavırlı tutumu personeli rahatsız etti.
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Critics called the policy paternalistic.Eleştirmenler politikayı baba tavırlı olarak nitelendirdi.
Synonyms
paternalist
Collocations
paternalistic attitudepaternalistic approachpaternalistic managementpaternalistic stylepaternalistic leader