Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deficit-hawk
Noun
ˈdɛfɪsɪt hɔk

Definition
A deficit-hawk refers to a person, often a politician or economist, who advocates for reducing government deficits and is concerned about excessive government spending.

Examples
- The senator was known as a deficit-hawk, often pushing for budget cuts and fiscal responsibility.
- During the economic debate, the deficit-hawks argued vigorously against increased public spending.

Meaning
Deficit-hawks prioritize controlling and reducing budget deficits, typically believing that high levels of national debt can lead to long-term economic problems.

Synonyms
- Fiscal conservative
- Budget hawk
- Spending hawk
- Economy hawk