corporatist means having the principles, doctrine, or system of corporative organization of a political unit, as a city or state. It carries an Arena rating of 1304, earned across 3 head-to-head judged battles.
Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, corporatist ranks #2,420 of 13,226 for Words That Escaped Their Books, #4,699 of 13,226 for Most Incisive Words, #5,000 of 13,226 for Most Ponderous Words, #5,628 of 13,226 for Most Beautiful Words.
Why “corporatist” is a great word
Corporatist: Advocating a political or economic system in which major societal groups, such as business, labor, and government, are formally integrated into the authoritative structures of the state to negotiate policy. From the English 'corporate' (pertaining to a body or organized group) + the suffix '-ist' (denoting an adherent of a doctrine or system). First recorded in use 1885–90. Unlike pluralist, which implies a vibrant, often adversarial marketplace of informal interests vying for influence, or laissez-faire, which demands the state's withdrawal, corporatism seeks harmony through mandatory, state-sanctioned collaboration. It is the hushed consensus forged in a paneled conference room, the neat tripartite agreement signed by appointed representatives, and the heavy velvet curtain drawn across the public square in the name of social peace—a vision of order so complete it leaves no room for the unaffiliated voice.
Etymology
From corporate + -ist. [1885–90] Late 19th century.
adj
- Having the principles, doctrine, or system of corporative organization of a political unit, as a city or state.
noun
- A proponent of corporatism.“This may be because, for Democrats in the Bush era, accepting changes in the workplace is considered tantamount to siding with Bushian corporatists.”
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