big government
noun
Pronunciation: bɪɡ ˈɡʌvənmənt
Definition
A political term used to describe a state that exercises extensive control over the economy and the personal lives of its citizens through high taxation, heavy regulation, and large-scale public programs.
Examples
The candidate campaigned on a platform of reducing big government and returning power to local communities.
Supporters of the policy argued that big government was necessary to provide a social safety net during the economic crisis.
Many libertarians view the rapid growth of federal agencies as a clear sign of big government overreach.
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