totalitarianism
Translation
totalitarianism
Examples
Totalitarianism suppresses individual freedom.
Totalitarianism suppresses individual freedom.
Grammar Patterns
a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial Totalitarianism suppresses individual freedom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: despotism, dictatorship; Antonyms: democracy, liberalism
Etymology
From 'totalitarian' + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a system, principle, or ideology).
Memory Tips
The '-ism' at the end tells you it's a system or belief, in this case, the belief in 'total' government control.