paternalization

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noun

The act or process of paternalizing.

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Meanings

nounpaternalization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe act or process of paternalizing.

Origin

From paternal + -ization.

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APA

paternalization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paternalization

MLA

“paternalization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paternalization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paternalization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paternalization.

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