corporatism

noun

cor·​po·​rat·​ism ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rə-ˌti-zəm 

: the organization of a society into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and exercising control over persons and activities within their jurisdiction

corporatist

ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rə-tist 

adjective

Examples of corporatism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But for all the enthusiasm, European corporatism is only in its beginning stages, with a lot of listening and educating still needed to achieve a true alignment. —Peter Vanham, Fortune, 7 July 2025

Last week, the answer became clear: Europe intends to return to corporatism, meaning a closer alignment between business groups and government. —Peter Vanham, Fortune, 7 July 2025

Otherwise, these imbalances can thwart competition, and before long, capitalism slides into corporatism, the domination of the economy by a handful of powerful groups. —Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025

Warren is a bulldog in the left’s battle with corporatism. —Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

corporate + -ism

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for corporatism

• activism
• ageism
• albinism
• altruism
• aneurism
• animism
• aphorism
• atomism
• barbarism
• bolshevism
• botulism
• brahmanism