Definition of «totalitarianism»

Totalitarianism is a form of government in which all political power is concentrated within one party or individual, often resulting in extreme control over every aspect of citizens' lives. Totalitarians believe that they alone possess all the wisdom and knowledge necessary to govern, suppressing opposition and dissent while enforcing their ideology through propaganda, censorship, surveillance, and terror.

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The negative consequences of totalitarianism can be seen in historical examples such as Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler's regime and the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin.
Totalitarianism restricts individual freedoms and rights, placing all power and authority in the hands of a single ruling party or leader.
Opposition to totalitarianism can take the form of peaceful resistance, such as nonviolent protests or civil disobedience, as seen in various movements throughout history.
The dystopian novel, "1984" by George Orwell, illustrates a society governed by totalitarianism, where the government monitors citizens' every move and controls their thoughts and actions.

Sentences with «totalitarianism»

On observing the rise of totalitarianism in Russia, Germany and Italy, Maududi believed Islam to be the answer to humankind's woes. (religion-online.org)
Who does see it as a problem is Russian government, who promote acceptance of totalitarianism in Russia's satellite countries. (politics.stackexchange.com)
These events coincide with the first international Day of the Girl on Thursday, and they remind us that the global struggle for gender equality is the paramount moral struggle of this century, equivalent to the campaigns against slavery in the 19th century and against totalitarianism in the 20th century. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
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Definition of «totalitarianism»

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