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totalitarian

UK
/təʊˌtælɪˈtɛəriən/
US
/toʊˌtælɪˈtɛriən/
totalitariannoun
totalitarians
pl
UK
/təˌtəʊ.lɪˈteə.ri.ən/
US
/toʊˌtæ.lɪˈtɛr.i.ən/
Translations
Additional translations
totalitaireEmploi substantivé, rare.
Definitions
A person who advocates or supports a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
The totalitarian was known for his unwavering support of the regime's oppressive policies.
Synonyms
absolute ruler
strongman
oppressor
authoritarian
tyrant
despot
dictator
autocrat
totalitarianadjective
UK
/təʊˌtælɪˈtɛəriən/
US
/toʊˌtælɪˈtɛriən/
Translations
The totalitarian regime controlled every aspect of life, leaving no room for personal freedoms.
Le régime totalitaire contrôlait tous les aspects de la vie, ne laissant aucune place aux libertés individuelles.
Definitions
Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
The totalitarian regime controlled every aspect of life, leaving no room for personal freedoms.
Synonyms
repressive
autocratic
absolute
tyrannical
despotic
oppressive
dictatorial
authoritarian
Antonyms
democratic
free
liberal
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