Arakcheyevism

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Etymology[edit]

Arakcheyev +‎ -ism, after Aleksey Arakcheyev (Russian: Алексе́й Андре́евич Аракче́ев; 1769–1834), Russian general and statesman under Alexander I.

Noun[edit]

Arakcheyevism (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, historical, politics) A policy of zealous militaristic repression.