statism
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for statism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Another word for secularism, the idea that religious matters should give way to political practicality.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Another word for secularism, the idea that religious matters should give way to political practicality.
2. noun
The idea that political power should mainly rest with central government.
Opposites
Etymology
Formed from stat(e) plus -ism. A doublet of etatism, first attested around 1600.
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