Word of the Day for 12th Grade

Tuesday, September 15

paternalism n

Definition: The attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good

Synonyms: parent, father

Usage: The vast number of rules at the camp were viewed as unreasonable paternalism by the older campers.

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