governmentality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.

Word forms

governmentality governmentalities

Etymology

From French gouvernementalité, equivalent to governmental + -ity.

Synonyms

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