governmentalism

[ guhv-ern-men-tl-iz-uhm, -er-men- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the trend toward expansion of the government's role, range of activities, or power.

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

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

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

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

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

April 18, 2024petrichor

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