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statist

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[ stey-tist ]
/ ˈsteɪ tɪst /
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noun
an advocate of statism.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a statist or statism.
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Origin of statist

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First recorded in 1575–85; state + -ist

Other definitions for statist (2 of 2)

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[ stat-ist ]
/ ˈstæt ɪst /

noun

Origin of statist

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Shortened form
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British Dictionary definitions for statist

statist
/ (ˈsteɪtɪst) /

noun
an advocate of statism
a less common name for a statistician
archaic a politician or statesman
adjective
of, characteristic of, advocating, or relating to statism
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