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consolidationist

consolidationist

1 9.8
Supporting the joining of smaller organizations or authorities into one larger group
  • adjective
  • /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃənɪst/
  • Formal
: consolidacionista
  • The consolidationist approach has gained popularity in recent years.

Examples

  • The new government took a consolidationist approach to unify the country's various agencies.

  • Many business leaders are consolidationist when it comes to merging smaller companies for efficiency.

  • Critics argue that a consolidationist policy can reduce local autonomy and diversity.

  • Many consolidationist policies aim to streamline government operations.

  • Many consolidationist believe that merging smaller organizations can lead to greater efficiency and innovation.

  • The consolidationist approach to governance aims to streamline decision-making by centralizing authority.

  • She identified herself as a consolidationist, arguing that a single union would better represent workers' interests.

Synonyms

centralistic
vsconsolidationist
1 9.3

Wanting control to be in one central government rather than local governments

prefers combining institutions, assets, or authority more broadly

Surface Forms

consolidationist positive

Morphology

consolidationist = consolidation (transparent) = consolidation + ist

The word is formed by adding the agentive suffix '-ist' to 'consolidation', yielding someone or something relating to consolidation; the meaning is directly inferable from the base.

Etymology

Consolidationist comes from the parts con- 'together' and solid 'firm' or 'whole'. So a consolidationist (as an approach) favors bringing things together to make one stronger, more 'solid' unit.