PATERNALISTIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does paternalistic mean? • PATERNALISTIC (adjective)
The adjective PATERNALISTIC has 1 sense:
1. benevolent but sometimes intrusive
Familiarity information: PATERNALISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PATERNALISTIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Benevolent but sometimes intrusive
Similar:
paternal (characteristic of a father)
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