governmentalist
/ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntlɪst/
noun
- A person who supports or advocates for a strong, active role of government in society and the economy.
- Governmentalists often call for more public spending on infrastructure.
- The debate pitted governmentalists against free-market advocates.
- As a governmentalist, she believes the state should provide universal healthcare.
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adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a governmentalist or governmentalist views.
- His governmentalist approach to education reform was controversial.
- She holds governmentalist beliefs about the role of the state.
- The newspaper published a governmentalist editorial arguing for higher taxes.