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Totalitarianism Definition & Meaning

totalitarianism
noun
  1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
  2. the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government

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Frequently asked questions

What does totalitarianism mean?
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
What part of speech is totalitarianism?
Totalitarianism is a noun.
How many definitions does totalitarianism have?
Totalitarianism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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