Synonyms for big government

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statism

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Governance that consists of large-scale programs, numerous departments and employees, and that entails substantial spending, especially liberal or left-wing governance which emphasizes social entitlements and regulation, and that is considered intrusive by some citizens, especially by conservatives or right-wingers

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7 letters

statism³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (statism³ = 3 syllables).