corporatism

[ kawr-puh-ruh-tiz-uhm, -pruh-tiz- ]

noun

the principles, doctrine, or system of corporative organization of a political unit, as a city or state.

Origin of corporatism

First recorded in 1885–90; corporate + -ism

Also cor·po·rat·iv·ism [kawr-puh-rey-tuh-viz-uhm, -per-uh-tuh-, -pruh-]. /ˈkɔr pəˌreɪ təˌvɪz əm, -pər ə tə-, -prə-/.

Other words from corporatism

cor·po·rat·ist, adjective

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How to use corporatism in a sentence

No longer does it constitute a reliable, middle class-based alternative to the corporatist mindset of the Republicans.
Time to Bring Back the Truman Democrats | Joel Kotkin | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Once, that uncompromising stand would have kept him in office no matter how corporatist or out of touch he became.
The Rhinohawks Come Roaring Back | James Poulos | September 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Libertarians, corporatist conservatives, and neoliberals are united in a push for significantly increased immigration.
Pro-Amnesty Conservatives are Being Played for Fools | Justin Green | May 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for corporatism

corporatism

/ (ˈkɔːpərɪtɪzəm, -prɪtɪzəm) /

noun

the organization of a state on a corporative basis

Derived forms of corporatism

corporatist, noun, adjective

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