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TOTALISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does totalistic mean?
• TOTALISTIC (adjective)
The adjective TOTALISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life
Familiarity information: TOTALISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
totalistic; totalitarian
Context example:
operating in a totalistic fashion
Pertainym:
totalism (the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government)
Derivation:
totalism (the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government)
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