paternalistic

• Que descreve uma política ou prática de tratar as pessoas de forma paternal, especialmente limitando sua liberdade e responsabilidade em nome do seu próprio bem.

Describing a policy or practice of treating people in a fatherly manner, especially by restricting their freedom and responsibility for their own good.

1. Governing in a fatherly wayC1formalpolitical

   Relating to a system or attitude where authority figures treat people like children, providing for their needs but limiting their freedom, often with good intentions.

   Paternalista

   • The company's paternalistic policies provided housing and healthcare but discouraged independent decision-making.
   • His paternalistic approach to management meant he made all the choices for his team, believing he knew what was best.
   • The government's paternalistic laws aimed to protect citizens from harmful products, but some saw them as overly controlling.

   Sinônimosauthoritariancondescendingfatherlyoverprotectivepaternalpatronizing

   Antônimoslaissez-fairelibertarianpermissive