Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The theory that the authority of the general government should not only be exercised to the full but extended.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word governmentalism.
Examples
-
In other words, the name "governmentalism," while intended as a word of opprobrium for socialism, really indicates the amazing misconception which the critics have of the nation itself, and of the relation of the nation's life to its self-direction.
The Arena Volume 4, No. 20, July, 1891 Various 1888
-
"governmentalism" or "paternalism" under nationalistic control, he himself admits and defends the principle.
The Arena Volume 4, No. 21, August, 1891 Various 1888
-
While it may seem quaint to the community here that appears to be so enamored of the encroaching governmentalism, I would suggest that you google “Not Yours to Give”.
-
While it may seem quaint to the community here that appears to be so enamored of the encroaching governmentalism, I would suggest that you google “Not Yours to Give”.
-
Given his apparent governmentalism, anything that reduces control in his Administration would not be a bad thing.
"Mr. Obama has nominated as his main executive branch lawyer someone who believes in diminishing the powers of the executive branch." Ann Althouse 2009
-
Given his apparent governmentalism, anything that reduces control in his Administration would not be a bad thing.
"Mr. Obama has nominated as his main executive branch lawyer someone who believes in diminishing the powers of the executive branch." Ann Althouse 2009
-
There probably needs to be a decent round of silence on the matter of big governmentalism and reckless spending - by Republicans.
"Mr. Obama has nominated as his main executive branch lawyer someone who believes in diminishing the powers of the executive branch." Ann Althouse 2009
-
Bush showed his love of more governmentalism by refusing to veto a single bill for 6 continuous years.
"Mr. Obama has nominated as his main executive branch lawyer someone who believes in diminishing the powers of the executive branch." Ann Althouse 2009
-
Another sign of the times was the anarchy mingled with governmentalism
Les Miserables 2008
-
National governments - and those hangers-on who find it most convenient that governments continue to control the EU - will have to confront the fact that if the EU is to make most of the laws that bind us, they will either have to abandon the pretence of democracy or permit the union to evolve beyond inter-governmentalism, and quickly.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.