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Stalinization

Description:

Stalinization refers to the process of implementing or adopting the political and socioeconomic theories, methods, and practices associated with Joseph Stalin, the former leader of the Soviet Union. It often involves the establishment of a centralized and authoritarian governmental system characterized by intense control and repression.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The act or process of implementing Stalinist policies or principles.

Example: The stalinization of the country led to a significant decline in civil liberties.

Related: Stalinist Policies

Verb (Transitive):

1. To apply or impose Stalinist ideologies or practices on a group or society.

Example: The government attempted to stalinize the media by censoring dissenting voices.

Related: Stalinist Ideologies

Verb (Intransitive):

1. To become influenced or dominated by Stalinist doctrines or policies.

Example: The country gradually stalinized after the new leader took control.

Related: Stalinist Doctrines