statism

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From state +‎ -ism

[edit] Noun

Singular
statism

Plural
uncountable

statism (uncountable)

  1. The belief that the centralization of power in a state is the ideal or best way to organize humanity.

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[edit] Translations

belief in the importance of the power of the state over an individual
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