dirigisme

noun
di·​ri·​gisme | \ di-ri-ˈzhi-zᵊm How to pronounce dirigisme (audio) , dē-rē-ˈzhēs-mᵊ How to pronounce dirigisme (audio) \

Definition of dirigisme

: economic planning and control by the state

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Other Words from dirigisme

dirigiste \ di-​ri-​ˈzhēst How to pronounce dirigiste (audio) , dē-​rē-​ \ adjective

Examples of dirigisme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet Mr Macron has a more subtle and radical goal than old-style dirigisme The Economist, "Running EuropeThe spotlight shifts from Germany to France," 30 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of dirigisme

1947, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dirigisme

French, from diriger to direct (from Latin dirigere) + -isme -ism

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