statist

[ 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

First recorded in 1575–85; state + -ist

Words nearby statist

stationmaster, stations of the cross, station-to-station, station wagon, statism, statist, statistic, statistical, statistical dependence, statistical independence, statistical inference

Other definitions for statist (2 of 2)

statist²

[ stat-ist ]

/ ˈstæt ɪst /

noun

statistician.

Origin of statist

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How to use statist in a sentence

The article described John Kennedy and Richard Nixon as differing types of statist “reactionaries.”
Libertarianism 3.0: Koch And A Smile|Nick Gillespie|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Israelis: Is statist Zionism the only framework for satisfying Jewish national and cultural ambitions?
The Danger of Two-State Messianism|Ian S. Lustick|October 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The prime minister is a hybrid: regional hawk, Zionist statist, techno-globalist, neo-conservative, and Greater Israel fantasist.
Understanding John Kerry's Logic|Bernard Avishai|July 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Because my passion so far has been exposing government-funded sacred cows and disrupting statist narratives, I am an apostate.
James O’Keefe in Defense of Taping Mitch McConnell, and Everyone Else|James O'Keefe|April 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST

It is one of the most brazenly statist pieces of campaign literature I can ever remember seeing.
"Julia" is Not Just One Voter|Noah Kristula-Green|May 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
M. de Lavaleye, the Belgian statist, was fortified by reason when he proposed his grey serge uniform for women of all classes.
Americans and Others|Agnes Repplier
In the language of the London Statist, this was "the best bargain" the British government ever made.
The Red Watch|J. A. Currie
It would be a curious subject for the statist to ascertain when the French drummer is perfect in his art.
The British Expedition to the Crimea|William Howard Russell
The scientific statist acknowledges no reciprocal rights and duties between the governor and the governed.
Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7)|John Addington Symonds
The reverend Statist rather inclines to regard it as a lusus naturæ.
The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland|Daniel Wilson

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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