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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 the early 20th century, totalitarianism was best known in countries that had superficially been modernized, but remained regressive in crucial ways.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

As that description implies, totalitarianism is a crisis of modernization.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Dr Alexandra Stein, a social psychologist and author who specialises in cults and totalitarianism, says it is typical "cult-speak".

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

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

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

Almost 50 years ago, we began a long struggle against aggressive totalitarianism.

From State of the Union Address by Bush, George