totalitarian

Word parts

totality + -arian

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəriən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛriən/

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Adjective

Positive totalitarian

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A totalitarian government is one where the people have no authority and the state holds absolute control of every aspect of the country.

Noun

Singular totalitarian

Plural totalitarians

1. (countable) A totalitarian is a person who practices totalitarianism.