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totalitarianism

/təʊ.təl.ɪˈtɛə.ri.ən.ɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does totalitarianism mean?

noun

A system of government where one person or group has complete control over all aspects of society, suppressing individual rights and freedoms.

Example

"The totalitarian regime cracked down on any form of dissent, silencing opposition voices and controlling the media."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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