governmentalism
[ guhv-ern-men-tl-iz-uh m, -er-men- ]
/ ˌgʌv ərnˈmɛn tlˌɪz əm, -ərˈmɛn- /
noun
the trend toward expansion of the government's role, range of activities, or power.
Origin of governmentalism
First recorded in 1840–50;
governmental +
-ism
OTHER WORDS FROM governmentalism
gov·ern·men·tal·ist, nounWords nearby governmentalism
Example sentences from the Web for governmentalism
Governmentalism and paternalism have always been evils, Mr. Flower asserts.
The Arena |VariousGovernmentalism, therefore, means the exercise of the powers of government considered as a principle.
The Arena |VariousThere is also another kind of reason for being undismayed at the threat of governmentalism.
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