انگریزی

paternalistic

gb/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk/ us/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk/
C1 انگریزی
معانی
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adjective formal C1 property
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controlling “for your own good”

trying to control other people while saying it is to help them

استعمال کا انداز: [someone/something] is paternalistic (toward [someone])
عام غلطی:
Often confused with fatherly (kind and supportive). Paternalistic usually implies unwanted control or condescension.
ہم معنی الفاظ
patronizing (Emphasizes speaking/acting as if others are inferior.) | condescending (Stresses a superior, talking-down attitude.) | overprotective (Focuses on excessive protection rather than control.)
متضاد الفاظ
respectful (Treats others as capable decision-makers.) | empowering (Supports people’s independence rather than limiting it.)
لفظی تراکیب
paternalistic attitude |paternalistic approach |paternalistic manner |paternalistic tone |paternalistic view |paternalistic relationship |deeply paternalistic |somewhat paternalistic |paternalistic advice |paternalistic treatment
موضوعات
relationships |society |power |behavior
مثالیں
  • Her comments about young voters sounded paternalistic and dismissive.
  • The charity was criticized for a paternalistic style that ignored what local communities actually wanted.
  • He didn’t mean to be paternalistic, but his advice came across as controlling.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The teacher’s paternalistic rules made the students feel like children.
  • I don’t like a paternalistic boss.
adjective formal C1 property
2

restricting choices via policy

a rule that limits your freedom to protect you

استعمال کا انداز: a paternalistic [law/policy/regulation] (on [something])
عام غلطی:
Not the same as parental (related to parents). Paternalistic is about control and choice-limiting.
ہم معنی الفاظ
interventionist (Broader; doesn’t necessarily imply a ‘for your own good’ justification.) | nanny-state (Informal/critical label for heavy-handed protective government.)
متضاد الفاظ
libertarian (Favors minimal restrictions on personal choice.) | laissez-faire (Prefers little government interference.)
لفظی تراکیب
paternalistic policy |paternalistic legislation |paternalistic regulation |paternalistic government |paternalistic state |paternalistic intervention |paternalistic ban |paternalistic measures
موضوعات
politics |law |public_policy |ethics
مثالیں
  • Critics called the proposal a paternalistic attempt to police people’s diets.
  • Some see seat-belt laws as sensible; others see them as paternalistic.
  • The court rejected the argument that the regulation was justified by paternalistic concerns.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Many people dislike paternalistic laws.
  • They said the new rule was paternalistic.
adjective business C1 property
3

management treating staff as dependents

a company style that treats workers like children

استعمال کا انداز: a paternalistic [company/manager/style] (that [does something])
عام غلطی:
It can include benefits and care, but the key idea is control and reduced independence.
ہم معنی الفاظ
controlling (General; not necessarily tied to ‘care’ or protection.) | overbearing (Stresses pushy dominance more than protective intent.)
متضاد الفاظ
hands-off (Gives people more autonomy and fewer rules.) | collaborative (Shares decision-making rather than directing it from above.)
لفظی تراکیب
paternalistic management |paternalistic leadership |paternalistic company |paternalistic corporate culture |paternalistic style |paternalistic employer
موضوعات
work |business |power |management
مثالیں
  • The firm offered housing and meals, but employees complained about the paternalistic culture.
  • His paternalistic management style made staff feel they couldn’t be trusted.
  • They moved away from paternalistic leadership and gave teams more independence.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The company had a paternalistic culture.
  • My manager is paternalistic.
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IPA
GB/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk/
US/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk/
ہجا بندی اور زور
pa - ter - nal - ist - ic (5 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (nal)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
  • Base: paternalistic
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
paternalism noun paternal adjective B2
Related words
paternalist noun paternity noun fatherly adjective
Advanced or less common
paternalistically adverb
عبارات

paternalistic approach

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/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase formal

controlling method of helping

a method that helps by controlling

مثالیں
  • The report recommends replacing a paternalistic approach with one based on choice and consent.
  • A paternalistic approach to training can discourage employees from taking initiative.

paternalistic attitude

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/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase formal

belief others need guidance

a way of thinking that treats others like children

مثالیں
  • A paternalistic attitude toward patients can prevent honest conversations about risk.
  • She challenged the paternalistic attitude that women need protection from certain jobs.

paternalistic management

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/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk mˈænɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase business

bossy but protective leadership

a way of managing that controls workers ‘for their good’

مثالیں
  • Paternalistic management can feel supportive at first, but it often limits independence.
  • The union pushed back against paternalistic management practices.

paternalistic policy

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/pətˌɚnəlˈɪstɪk pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase formal

rule limiting choice to protect

a rule that protects you by limiting you

مثالیں
  • Opponents argued that the ban was a paternalistic policy that treated adults like children.
  • The minister defended the paternalistic policy as necessary to reduce preventable deaths.

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