A totalitarian state run by means of a national police force, using repressive methods such as covert surveillance and arbitrary arrest and…
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| 释义 | society > authority > rule or government > a or the state > [noun] > where specific conditions prevail (8) police state1851 A totalitarian state run by means of a national police force, using repressive methods such as covert surveillance and arbitrary arrest and… welfare state1894 A system whereby the state undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means… Rechtsstaat1912 A country or state in which the rule of law prevails. temple-state1920 (in antiquity) a city-state centred on a temple or similar sacred edifice. kulturstaat1925 a civilized country. garrison state1937 (see quot. 1954). the Illfare State1952 The condition of faring or ‘getting on’ badly; infelicity; adversity; the opposite of welfare. (In later use only as nonce-word) Used more or less… opportunity state1957 a country which offers many opportunities for advancement. |
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