Word
statist
US/ˈsteɪtɪst/
UK/stˈætɪst/
Definition
adj. wanting the government to have strong control over the economy and people's lives. You use it to describe ideas or people that support a powerful state.
adj. favouring extensive government control over economic and social affairs. Often contrasted with libertarian or free-market positions.
Examples
“They support a statist approach to health care.”
“The new law takes a statist view of the economy, giving ministers power to set prices and control major industries.”
“Critics argue that statist solutions, while promising stability, risk stifling innovation by concentrating decision-making in distant bureaucracies unfamiliar with local needs.”
Examples
simple
“They support a statist approach to health care.”
contextual
“The new law takes a statist view of the economy, giving ministers power to set prices and control major industries.”
complex
“Critics argue that statist solutions, while promising stability, risk stifling innovation by concentrating decision-making in distant bureaucracies unfamiliar with local needs.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “statist” in context.
Verb
01. become statist
“Many feared the government had become statist after the takeovers.”
verb + adj
02. describe as statist
“Analysts described the budget as statist and interventionist.”
verb + prep + adj
03. dismiss as statist
“Free-market critics dismissed the plan as statist overreach.”
verb + prep + adj
04. remain statist
“Despite reforms, the economy remains statist and centrally controlled.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. deeply statist
“The party remains deeply statist on issues of public ownership.”
adv + adj
06. inherently statist
“Opponents claim the proposal is inherently statist and inefficient.”
adv + adj
07. overtly statist
“The manifesto was overtly statist, promising wider nationalisation.”
adv + adj
08. a statist model of development
“Many economists question a statist model of development.”
09. a strongly statist approach
“The government adopted a strongly statist approach to energy.”
10. dismiss the plan as statist
“Opposition media dismissed the plan as statist interference.”
11. move towards a statist economy
“Critics warn the country is moving towards a statist economy.”
12. remain deeply statist in outlook
“Despite privatisation, the ministry remains deeply statist in outlook.”
Etymology
From state + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Antonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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