| 释义 |
paternalism|pəˈtɜːnəlɪz(ə)m|
[See -ism.]
1. The principle and practice of paternal administration; government as by a father; the claim or attempt to supply the needs or to regulate the life of a nation or community in the same way as a father does those of his children.
1881Chicago Times 11 June, There is nothing in the proposal that looks in the direction of paternalism, or the ownership and administration of industrial enterprises by the government. 1888Co-operative News 7 Apr. 324 Kindly paternalism has resulted in a perfect understanding between employer and workers. 1898Atlantic Monthly LXXXII. 563/2 Luther..was in questions of government the most pronounced advocate of paternalism.
2. The principle of acting in a way like that of a father towards his children.
1893Standard 13 Apr., The old spirit of paternalism which induced the British lender to place the Australian States on a higher footing than foreign borrowers. |