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antitotalitarian

 

[ ˌan(t)ēˌtōˌta-ləˈterēən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

politics

Opposing or resisting totalitarianism, which is a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

Synonyms

anti-authoritarian, anti-dictatorial, anti-oppressive.

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Word Description / Examples
antitotalitarian

Used when opposing regimes or ideologies that are characterized by absolute control or centralization, often with a single leader or party. This term is common in political science discussions.

  • The activists displayed antitotalitarian sentiments by protesting against the government's strict surveillance measures
anti-authoritarian

Applied when rejecting or resisting authority or power that restricts individual freedom. This term can be used in various settings, including politics and social relationships.

  • The youth group organized an anti-authoritarian art exhibit to challenge societal norms
anti-dictatorial

Refers to opposition against dictatorships and leaders who possess excessive power and control, often violating human rights. Common in political discourse.

  • The revolutionaries chanted anti-dictatorial slogans in the streets, demanding fair elections and justice
anti-oppressive

Used in broader contexts beyond politics to describe actions or attitudes that fight against any form of oppression, including social, economic, or cultural oppression.

  • The new policy introduced by the administration was praised for its anti-oppressive measures aimed at protecting minority rights

Examples of usage

  • Her antitotalitarian beliefs led her to speak out against the oppressive regime.
  • The antitotalitarian movement gained momentum as more people became aware of the government's authoritarian practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "antitotalitarian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antitotalitário

🇮🇳 विरोधी अधिनायकवादी

🇩🇪 antitotalitär

🇮🇩 antitotalitarian

🇺🇦 антитоталітарний

🇵🇱 antytotalitarny

🇯🇵 反全体主義

🇫🇷 antitotalitaire

🇪🇸 antitotalitario

🇹🇷 antitotaliter

🇰🇷 반전체주의

🇸🇦 مناهض للتوتاليتارية

🇨🇿 antitotalitární

🇸🇰 antitotalitárny

🇨🇳 反极权主义

🇸🇮 antitotalitaren

🇮🇸 and-heildarhyggjumaður

🇰🇿 анти-тоталитарлық

🇬🇪 ანტიტოტალიტარული

🇦🇿 antitotalitar

🇲🇽 antitotalitario

Etymology

The term 'antitotalitarian' emerged during the mid-20th century in response to the rise of totalitarian regimes in various parts of the world. It reflects the fundamental human desire for freedom, democracy, and individual rights in the face of oppressive government control. The concept of antitotalitarianism continues to be relevant in modern political discourse, serving as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding civil liberties and preventing the consolidation of unchecked power.

See also: totalitarianism.