totalitarianism
Pronunciation
/ˌtoʊˌtæɫəˈtɛɹiəˌnɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "totalitarianism"in English

Totalitarianism
01

the doctrine of absolute governmental power

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The political party embraced totalitarianism as the guiding principle of its rule.
02

a government system in which a single ruler holds absolute authority

Examples
Under totalitarianism, citizens had no legal rights to oppose the leader.
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