statist (plural statists)
(archaic) A skilled politician or one with political power, knowledge or influence. [from 16th c.]
(dated) A statistician. [from 19th c.]
A supporter of statism. [from 20th c.]
statist (comparative more statist, superlative most statist)
Pertaining to statism.
Source: Wiktionary
Sta"tist, n. Etym: [From State.]
1. A statesman; a politician; one skilled in government. [Obs.] Statists indeed, And lovers of their country. Milton.
2. A statistician. Fawcett.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2024
(noun) an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
