deregulationist
dee-REG-yoo-lay-shun-ist
Definition
Refers to a person or perspective that advocates for the removal or reduction of government rules and regulations, particularly those viewed as constraining market supply.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'de-' (reversal or removal) and 'regulation' (from Latin 'regula', meaning rule or straight stick). The suffix '-ist' indicates a person who adheres to or advocates for the specified doctrine.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a specific viewpoint that attributes current housing affordability issues primarily to government regulations that limit new construction. It contrasts this perspective with others that emphasize inequality or the need for broader state intervention.
A New Road to Affordable Housing?
Read the full article ↗The Regulatory Review