Definition of "nannyism" [nannyism]

• The behaviour of a nanny state. (noun)

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• "Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh told listeners last week it would be a " tone-deaf disaster " if Republicans let Mr. Upton have the chairmanship, calling it " exactly the kind of nannyism, statism " that was rejected by voters earlier this month."
• "Rush Limbaugh commented on the light bulb law in this way: This is exactly the kind of nannyism, statism, what have you, that was voted against and was defeated last week."
• "It's a matter of progressive "nannyism" control over individuals vs individual freedom and self-responsibility."