etatist

/eɪˈtɑːtɪst/
adjective
  1. Relating to or supporting a political system in which the state has strong control over economic and social matters.
    • The party's etatist policies were controversial among free-market advocates.
    • The new government adopted an etatist approach to healthcare.
    • Her etatist views favor heavy regulation of private businesses.
noun
  1. A person who supports etatism or a strong central state.
    • As an etatist, he believed the government should own key industries.
    • The debate between etatists and libertarians grew heated.
    • She was known as a committed etatist in economic policy circles.
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