What is another word for totalitarianism?
Pronunciation: [tə͡ʊtˌalɪtˈe͡əɹi͡ənˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Totalitarianism is a political system where the government has extensive control over all aspects of citizens' lives. Synonyms for totalitarianism include dictatorship, autocracy, despotism, tyranny, absolutism, and authoritarianism. All of these terms refer to a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or small group, often with little to no accountability or opposition. In a totalitarian state, the government often suppresses individual freedoms, manipulates the media, and tightly controls the economy. Whether referred to as totalitarianism, authoritarianism, or some other synonym, these political systems are marked by a lack of democracy and human rights, making them dangerous and oppressive for those living under them.
