English Explanatory Dictionary

nanny state

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives.

Word forms

nanny state nanny states

Etymology

Of British origin.

Antonyms

minimal state night watchman state

Derived words

nanny stater
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