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paternalism

[puh-tur-nl-iz-uhm] / pəˈtɜr nlˌɪz əm /
NOUN
patronizing
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Paternalism in science is at work here, by jumping to the romantic conclusion that these animals are "monogamous."

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2018

Paternalism in science is at work here, by jumping to the romantic conclusion that these animals are "monogamous."

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2018

James AntiBr Nov 4th 2012 0:16 GMT A Brazilian Moses Asom would not rise to his full potential under the Paternalism system in Brazil.

From Economist • Oct. 28, 2012

On the surface, it seems the poor finally get a break in life under the "Paternalism System" he proposes.

From Economist • Oct. 28, 2012

Paternalism ends in a social hierarchy, materially prosperous, but caste-ridden and without soul.

From The Soul of Democracy The Philosophy of the World War in Relation to Human Liberty by Griggs, Edward Howard




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