Antitotalitarian: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.