totalitarianism
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A system of government in which the state seeks total control over nearly every part of public and private life.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The novel imagines a future shaped entirely by _____, where even private thoughts are monitored."
Answer: totalitarianism
In your own words, what does "totalitarianism" mean?
A system of government in which the state seeks total control over nearly every part of public and private life.
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