governmentalism
noun
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
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“Governmentalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/governmentalism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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