Political Ideologies Glossary

adjective relating to or characterized by autarchy, which is a system of government in which a ruler has absolute power

• The autarchic government implemented strict policies to ensure self-sufficiency.
• The autarchic ruler wanted to control everything in the country.
• Living off the grid and being autarchic sounds appealing to some people.
• Her autarchic personality made it difficult for her to work well in a team.

noun an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state

• Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production.
• Some people believe that capitalism leads to a more competitive market.
• I heard capitalism is all about the money and power.
• In the game of capitalism, it's every man for himself.

noun a person who supports or practices imperialism

adjective relating to or supporting imperialism

• The imperialist policies of the colonial powers led to the exploitation of many indigenous populations.
• Some people think the imperialist countries are just trying to take over everything.
• The imperialist jerks are always trying to control other countries.
• His imperialist attitude towards his employees shows his desire for power and control.

noun an economic system characterized by free market capitalism operating at an extremely fast pace with little government regulation

• Turbocapitalism is characterized by rapid economic growth and intense competition among businesses.
• I heard that turbocapitalism is causing prices to skyrocket at the grocery store.
• Turbocapitalism is like a race to the top where only the strongest survive.
• In the world of turbocapitalism, it's like being thrown into a shark tank with no life jacket.

noun a term referring to the cultural, social, and political identity or characteristics of Afrikaners, a South African ethnic group with Dutch, German, and French Huguenot roots

• Afrikanerdom is a term used to describe the cultural, social, and political aspects of the Afrikaner people in South Africa.
• Many Afrikaners take pride in their Afrikanerdom and heritage.
• Some people have misconceptions about Afrikanerdom and what it represents.
• The influence of Afrikanerdom can still be felt in modern South African society.