statism

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/ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ English

Definitions

noun

The belief that the centralization of power in a state (sovereign polity) is the ideal or best way to organize humanity.

Related words

Synonyms

stateism regionalism hypercentralization statocracy centralism étatisme unitarism etatism provincialism omphalism politicism nationalisation centralist hyperglobalism monism despotism

Associated

statist corporatism anarchy nanny fascism anarchist capitalism socialism communism nationalism ideology mainstream

Rhymes

altruism skepticism mechanism despotism dynamism organism schism magnetism hedonism egotism

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