Nanny State Definition
noun
A government perceived as having excessive interest in or control over the welfare of its citizens, especially in the enforcement of extensive public health and safety regulations.
American Heritage
(pejorative) A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives. [from the mid-20th c.]
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Other Word Forms of Nanny State
Noun
Singular:
nanny state
Plural:
nanny-states
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