De totalitaire staat
Example: De totalitaire staat controleerde alle aspecten van het dagelijks leven.
Definition
"De totalitaire staat" refers to a political system where the government holds absolute control over all aspects of public and private life, often suppressing opposition and individual freedoms. It is characterized by centralized power and limited personal autonomy.
Etymology
The phrase "de totalitaire staat" comes from Dutch, where "totalitaire" derives from the Latin word 'totalis,' meaning 'entire' or 'whole.' It reflects the concept of a state exercising total, unrestricted authority. Did you know? The term 'totalitarian' became widely used in the 20th century to describe regimes that seek complete control over society.
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"De totalitaire staat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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