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paternalistic

/pəˌtɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/ American
  • adj. 家长式的
Definition
  • adj. controlling people in a way that limits their freedom, like a parent
Example
The manager's paternalistic attitude annoyed employees who wanted more independence.
经理那种家长式的态度让希望有更多自主权的员工感到不满。