paternalismglossary / PATERNALISM paternalism, n. A government’s policy or practice of taking responsibility for the individual affairs of its citizens, esp. by supplying their needs or regulating their conduct in a heavy-handed manner. — paternalistic, adj. 词条贡献者 译者Stephen,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与国际环境保护法规相关的法律文件。