totalitarianism

Meanings

• noun

  A political and social system in which one party or group holds power and strictly controls all aspects of public and private life.

  - "The totalitarian regime enforced strict control over every aspect of citizens' lives."
  - "Many countries have transitioned from totalitarian systems to democratic ones."

• noun

  Characterized by centralized control of information, thought, and behavior.

  - "The totalitarian government censored all forms of opposition and controlled the flow of information."
  - "Totalitarian regimes often suppress individual freedoms and dissent."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with totalitarianism
totaliterate , iteratian , iterate

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Variants

List of all variants of totalitarianism that leads to same result
totalitarianism , totalitarianisms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the word 'total' meaning complete or absolute, and '-itarianism' meaning a system of government or control.

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Trivia

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1. Totalitarianism is often associated with regimes such as those of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong.

2. The term 'totalitarianism' was first used in the late 19th century to describe religious sects that demanded complete obedience from their followers.

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Related Concepts

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

2. fascism: A political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and control over many aspects of private life and business.

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Culture

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Totalitarianism has been a significant theme in literature and art, often portraying the dystopian consequences of unchecked power and control. Some famous works include George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'.

How to Memorize "totalitarianism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, all-seeing eye representing the totalitarian regime, watching and controlling every aspect of society.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'totalitarianism' with words like 'control', 'suppression', and 'oppression' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'C-O-N-T-R-O-L': Complete, One, Narrow, Total, Absolute, Legislation.

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