L'État totalitaire
Example: L'État totalitaire contrôle tous les aspects de la vie quotidienne.
Definition
"L'État totalitaire" refers to a political system where the government holds absolute control over all aspects of public and private life, often suppressing individual freedoms and opposition. It is characterized by centralized authority and extensive regulation of society and the economy.
Etymology
The term "l'État totalitaire" originates from French, combining "État," meaning state, and "totalitaire," derived from the Latin root 'totus' meaning whole or total. It gained prominence in the 20th century to describe regimes exercising total control, especially during and after World War II.
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