paternalistic

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First, over the past 60 years, corporations have moved away from the paternalistic style of management, where there was two-way loyalty between employers and employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"It is never paternalistic to insist that countries treat their citizens well," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"It may sound paternalistic, but midwives believed they were looking after mums and babies incredibly well."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

“I know for some women that’s very scary and all, but it’s almost a paternalistic kind of view.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

I, too, had been susceptible to paternalistic British colonialism and the appeal of being perceived by whites as “cultured” and “progressive” and “civilized.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela