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totalitarianism

[toh-tal-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / toʊˌtæl ɪˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /
NOUN
absolutism
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In a sense, these are true reactionaries, whereas totalitarianism tends to have a revolutionary element.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Under competitive authoritarianism, and even under fully autocratic totalitarianism, ruling leaders often carry a lot of support from the mass public.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

Inside, the tiny library offers a selection of books on dystopian worlds and the dangers of totalitarianism.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

Jeffries tells fellow members that they have a responsibility to push back against tyranny, totalitarianism and terror, and to stand with democracies around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

I profoundly believe that the future of our world is not to be found in authoritarianism: that wears the mask of order, or totalitarianism that wears the mask of justice.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy




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