brutalitarian

adjective

bru·​tal·​i·​tar·​i·​an
(ˌ)brüˌtaləˈterēən,
attrib " or (ˈ)brü¦taləˌt-
: advocating or practicing brutality
a brutalitarian regime
brutalitarianism
(ˌ)brüˌtaləˈterēəˌnizəm
noun
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

brutality + -arian (as in humanitarian; probably newly coined in the 30s or construed as a blend of brutal and totalitarian

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“Brutalitarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brutalitarian. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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