dirigisme UK /ˈdɪɹɪʒɪz(ə)m/US /ˈdiɚɹɪʒɪz(ə)m/ noun1 •A policy of strong state control over the economy and related social matters.In the name of development, the reformed states adopted the dirigisme of colonial administration – forced labour re-emerged in them as well. — 2011 formsdirigismes