Meanings
noungovernmentality (countable and uncountable, plural governmentalities)
plural governmentalities
- countableuncountablehuman sciencesThe organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
Synonyms: governmentalism
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe organized practices (mentalities, rationalities, and techniques) through which subjects are governed and influenced.
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Origin
- Frenchgouvernementalité
- Englishgovernmentality
From French gouvernementalité, equivalent to governmental + -ity.
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governmentality. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/governmentality
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“governmentality.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/governmentality. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “governmentality,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/governmentality.
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