governmentalism

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noun (1)

gov·​ern·​men·​tal·​ism ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 

1

: a theory advocating extension of the sphere and degree of government activity

2

: the tendency toward extension of the role of government

governmentalist

ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tə-list 

noun

governmentalist

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noun (2)

gov·​ern·​men·​tal·​ist -ə̇st 

plural -s

: one that advocates or implements governmentalism

helps to perpetuate the governmentalists in office

—Fortune

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for governmentalism

• absolutism
• adventurism
• aestheticism
• africanism
• agnosticism
• alcoholism
• anachronism
• anglicanism
• antagonism
• arianism
• asceticism
• astigmatism