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.

Other Words From

• govern·mental·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of governmentalism¹

First recorded in 1840–50; governmental ( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

National socialism means governmentalism, which is tyranny over the individual.

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

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

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

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