For Totalitarianism we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Political and Sociology.

Totalitarianism (Political)

A sytem of government where the ruling authority extends its power over all aspects of society, and regulates every aspect of life. Totalitarian states maintain their existence by a combination of methods, including secret police, the banning of opposition, and control of the media. Everything in society is shaped to serve the ends of the totalitarian state. Education, for example is rigidly controlled, so as to socialize youth into the desired political attitudes. Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union were the classic examples of totalitarian states.

Totalitarianism (Sociology)

Authoritarian government that attempts to regulate every aspect of sociocultural life.

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