dirigisme
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dirigisme (diːriːˈʒiːzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| control by the state of economic and social matters | |
| [C20: from French] | |
| dirig'iste | |
| —adj | |
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| Main Entry: | dirigisme |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | economic planning and control by the state; also, state control of social matters |
| Etymology: | 1951; Fr. fr diriger 'to direct' |
| Usage: | dirigiste (adj.) |
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