governmentality

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

French gouvernementalité, equivalent to governmental +‎ -ity.

Noun[edit]

governmentality (countable and uncountable, plural governmentalities)

  1. (sociology) The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
    Synonym: governmentalism
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