"governmentality" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: governmentalities [plural]
Etymology: From French gouvernementalité, equivalent to governmental + -ity. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|gouvernementalité}} French gouvernementalité, {{suffix|en|governmental|ity}} governmental + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} governmentality (countable and uncountable, plural governmentalities)
  1. (sociology) The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced. Wikipedia link: governmentality Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Sociology Synonyms: governmentalism

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