Arakcheyevism
English
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editEtymology
editFrom Arakcheyev + -ism, after Aleksey Arakcheyev (Russian: Алексе́й Андре́евич Аракче́ев; 1769–1834), Russian general and statesman under Alexander I.
Noun
editArakcheyevism (uncountable)
- (derogatory, historical, politics) A policy of zealous militaristic repression.