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What is another word for Totalitarism? – 223 Totalitarism Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    authoritarianism despotism dictatorship tyranny oppression repression absolutism autocracy monocracy oligarchy fascism nazism communism Stalinism Maoism totalitarianism authoritarianism dictatorialness undemocraticness illiberalism coerciveness restrictiveness severity harshness ruthlessness brutality cruelty mercilessness heartlessness callousness inhumanity inhumanness barbarism savagery ferocity fierceness violence intimidation terrorism totalitarian fascistic Nazi communist autocratic dictatorial monocratic oligarchic undemocratic illiberal coercive restrictive severe harsh ruthless brutal cruel merciless heartless callous inhuman barbaric savage ferocious fierce violent intimidatory terroristic

    Meaning of Totalitarism

    The primary meaning of the word "Totalitarism" refers to a system of government where the state has complete control over all aspects of public and private life.

    Definitions

    • A system of government where the state has complete control over all aspects of public and private life, and opposition is not tolerated.
    • A political system in which the state holds total authority over society, including all political, social, and economic matters.

    Etymology of Totalitarism

    The word "Totalitarism" originates from the Italian word "totalitario", meaning "totalitarian", which was first used in the 1920s to describe the fascist regime of Benito Mussolini in Italy.
    The term was later adopted into English as "totalitarianism" and has been used to describe similar systems of government, including Nazi Germany and communist regimes.

    Example Uses

    • The country was criticized for its totalitarism and human rights abuses.
    • The new government was accused of embracing totalitarism and suppressing opposition.
    • The rise of totalitarism in the 20th century led to some of the most devastating conflicts in human history.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    democracy freedom liberty autonomy self-governance decentralization federalism constitutionalism republicanism pluralism individualism laissez-faire permissiveness leniency gentleness mildness moderation toleration acceptance openness flexibility adaptability progressiveness liberality humanitarianism humaneness benevolence kindness compassion empathy cooperativeness collaboration peacefulness nonviolence pacifism

    Related Nouns

    state government regime system authority power control domination oppression repression dictatorship autocracy monarchy oligarchy democracy freedom liberty autonomy sovereignty federation confederation republic commonwealth nation country society community population citizenry polity politics policy administration bureaucracy establishment institution organization association coalition alliance partnership union

    Related Verbs

    govern rule control dominate oppress repress dictate command order decree enforce impose restrict limit suppress silence censor prohibit ban outlaw persecute prosecute punish penalize fine imprison torture kill massacre annihilate exterminate eradicate eliminate destroy demolish dismantle

    Related Adjectives

    total complete absolute utter entire whole comprehensive exhaustive thorough meticulous strict severe harsh ruthless brutal cruel merciless heartless callous inhuman barbaric savage ferocious fierce violent intimidatory terroristic dictatorial autocratic monocratic oligarchic undemocratic illiberal coercive restrictive suppressive repressive oppressive authoritarian fascistic Nazi communist totalitarian