'state-managed' originates from the combination of 'state,' meaning 'a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government,' and 'managed,' the past participle of 'manage,' meaning 'to be in charge of.'

The term 'state-managed' evolved from the concept of state control over various sectors, particularly during the rise of welfare states in the 20th century.

Initially, it referred to any form of management by a state, but over time it has come to specifically denote government control over public services and industries.