Paternalistic
/pəˌtɜrnəˈlɪstɪk/
Synonyms
- authoritarian
- guardian
- patriarchal
- controlling
- overprotective
Slang Meanings
Big Brother
Some people refer to the new regulations as 'Big Brother' because they feel it is a paternalistic move by the government.
Dad vibes
His dad vibes were a bit too strong, often coming off as paternalistic.