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governmentalism

[ guhv-ern-men-tl-iz-uhm, -er-men- ]

noun

  1. the trend toward expansion of the government's role, range of activities, or power.


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Other Words From

  • govern·mental·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.

Governmentalism, therefore, means the exercise of the powers of government considered as a principle.

There is also another kind of reason for being undismayed at the threat of governmentalism.

Governmentalism and paternalism have always been evils, Mr. Flower asserts.

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