Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of paternalism Find synonyms for: Noun 1. paternalism, attitude, mental attitude usage: the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of paternalism (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: turgid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language