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governmentalism
[ guhv-ern-men-tl-iz-uhm, -er-men- ]
noun
- the trend toward expansion of the government's role, range of activities, or power.
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Other Words From
- govern·mental·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of governmentalism1
First recorded in 1840–50; governmental ( def ) + -ism
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Example Sentences
National socialism means governmentalism, which is tyranny over the individual.
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Governmentalism, therefore, means the exercise of the powers of government considered as a principle.
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There is also another kind of reason for being undismayed at the threat of governmentalism.
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Governmentalism and paternalism have always been evils, Mr. Flower asserts.
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