Zoeken
Totalitarianism
/təʊtˌælɪtˈeəɹiənˌɪzəm/
/ˌtoʊˌtæɫəˈtɛɹiəˌnɪzəm/Totalitarianism
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totalitarisme, totalitair systeem
the belief in and implementation of a political system where the government possesses absolute control over its citizens
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totalitarisme
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
totalitarianism
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totalitarian
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Voorbeeld
The dictator's regime was characterized by totalitarianism, as it tightly controlled all aspects of society, from media to personal expression.
The citizens' lack of individual freedoms and the absence of political pluralism were clear indications of the state's adherence to totalitarianism.
The rise of totalitarianism in the 20th century saw the emergence of regimes that sought absolute control over their nations, suppressing opposition.
The history of the Cold War saw the ideological conflict between democratic societies and those embracing totalitarianism.
Totalitarianism often results in a suppression of cultural diversity as the government seeks to impose a single, uniform ideology.
