1. Plural of corporatist; people who advocate for or practice corporatism, a system in which society is organized into corporate groups (such as professional associations or labor unions) that work with the state.
Usage: Often used in political and economic contexts; Can refer to supporters of fascist corporatism or democratic corporatism depending on context

Examples

• The corporatists believed that organized groups should mediate between individuals and the state.
• Early 20th-century corporatists promoted the idea of industry-wide associations.
• Some corporatists argue that labor unions and business groups should have formal roles in governance.
• The conference brought together corporatists from various European countries to discuss economic organization.
• Critics accused the corporatists of undermining individual freedoms in favor of group interests.