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“The state” is a generic term that refers to the government, local, provincial, or larger.
by sircastor 4y ago
“The state” is a generic term that refers to the government, local, provincial, or larger.
- wizofaus 4y agoI'd suggest it's not typically thought of as including local government. It is a peculiarly overloaded term though, particularly if you live in a country where "state" is a key governmental/administrative division! In the usage here - "nanny state" - I'd agree it can include local government and indeed even organisations operating below that level (it might just be a single school board making "nanny state" decisions).
- YawningAngel 4y agoI think it very much is thought of as inclusive of local government, at least in countries that aren't federal.