totalitarian
Translation
totalitarian
Examples
The country was ruled by a totalitarian regime.
The country was ruled by a totalitarian regime.
He wrote a book about totalitarian states.
He wrote a book about totalitarian states.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial The country was ruled by a totalitarian regime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: autocratic, dictatorial; Antonyms: democratic, liberal
Etymology
From 'total' + '-itarian' (as in 'authoritarian'). Refers to a system where the state has 'total' control.
Memory Tips
Imagine a government that wants 'total' control over everything and everyone.