Totalistic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life; "totalitarian theory and practice"; "operating in a totalistic fashion".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The government's totalistic approach to governance resulted in a loss of individual freedoms for its citizens.
- Their actions were influenced by a totalistic ideology that sought to control every aspect of people's lives.
- Critics of the regime argued it was becoming increasingly totalistic in its attempts to suppress dissent.
- The book explored the impact of totalistic systems on artistic expression and creative freedom.
- Under this totalistic system, any form of dissent was considered a threat to national unity and order.