Governmentality
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Governmentality is a noun meaning (sociology) The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
Meaning
(sociology) The organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
Word Forms
- governmentalities
Synonyms for governmentality
Depending on context, synonyms include governmentalism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include policy, governance, sociopolitics, politics, structuration, cybernetics.
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