totalitarian

Meanings

• noun

  A political and social system in which one party or group exercises complete control over every aspect of people's lives.

  - "The totalitarian regime controlled every aspect of citizens' lives."
  - "Totalitarian regimes often suppress individual freedoms and dissent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with totalitarian
dictatorian , autocratician , plutocratician

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Variants

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totalitarian , totalitarians , anti-totalitarian

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Etymology

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derived from the Italian totalitario, totalitarianism developed in the early 20th century, particularly in the context of fascist and communist ideologies.

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Trivia

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1. Totalitarian regimes often employ propaganda to maintain control over their citizens.

2. The term 'totalitarian' was first used in the early 20th century to describe the fascist regime in Italy.

3. Totalitarianism is often compared to a 'Big Brother' figure, watching and controlling every aspect of citizens' lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. authoritarianism: A political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or small elite, with little or no input from the general population.

2. totalitarian ideology: A belief system that advocates for complete control over every aspect of people's lives, often through a single party or leader.

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Culture

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Totalitarianism is often associated with regimes that suppress individual freedoms, control information, and maintain power through force. It has been explored in various forms of art, literature, and media, including George Orwell's 1984 and Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.

How to Memorize "totalitarian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a regime where every aspect of citizens' lives is controlled, from their thoughts to their actions. Visualize the absence of individual freedoms and the presence of constant surveillance and censorship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'totalitarian' with words like 'dictatorship,' 'authoritarianism,' and 'suppression.' Think of regimes that have been known for their strict control over citizens' lives.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym TOTAL: Total control Over all aspects of life.

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