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statism

[/ˈsteɪtɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: statisms
estatismo
1. A political system or ideology in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and economic affairs
The economist criticized statism for limiting individual freedoms and entrepreneurship.
O economista criticou o estatismo por limitar as liberdades individuais e o empreendedorismo.
2. The principle of concentrating economic and political power in the state rather than in private hands or individuals
Many libertarians view statism as antithetical to personal liberty.
Muitos libertários veem o estatismo como antagônico à liberdade pessoal.
Synonyms
state socialismstate controlcentralismauthoritarianism
Antonyms
libertarianismanarchismindividualismlaissez-faire

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatismo
Standard term used in political and economic discourse
São Paulo
estatismo
Common in academic and business contexts
Portugal
estatismo
Standard term, used in political philosophy discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

the growth of statism
resist statism
creeping statism
statism vs. free market
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