stalinism
/ˈstɑlɪnɪzəm/
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- The political ideology and system of government associated with Joseph Stalin, characterized by extreme authoritarianism, state control, and suppression of dissent.
- Many scholars compare stalinism to other forms of totalitarianism in the 20th century.
- Stalinism led to the creation of a vast system of labor camps and secret police.
- The effects of stalinism on the economy were mixed, with rapid industrialization but great human cost.
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