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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGeschlossene Gesellschaft
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡəˈʃlɔsənə ɡəˈzɛlʃaft
"In einer geschlossenen Gesellschaft sind abweichende Meinungen oft unterdrückt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A society that is resistant to change and does not allow for the free exchange of ideas or information.
"In a closed society, dissenting opinions are often suppressed to maintain the status quo." - 2
A community or group that limits membership and participation to a select few, often based on specific criteria.
"The club operated as a closed society, only admitting members who met strict qualifications."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'closed society' originated in the mid-20th century, popularized by philosopher Karl Popper in his work 'The Open Society and Its Enemies'. It contrasts with 'open society', reflecting a societal structure that restricts freedom of thought and movement, often characterized by authoritarian governance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Closed Society" is said worldwide
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Société fermée
Transliteration: société fermée
"Dans une société fermée, les opinions dissidentes sont souvent réprimées."
Geschlossene Gesellschaft
Transliteration: ɡəˈʃlɔsənə ɡəˈzɛlʃaft
"In einer geschlossenen Gesellschaft sind abweichende Meinungen oft unterdrückt."
Società chiusa
Transliteration: società chiusa
"In una società chiusa, le opinioni diverse sono spesso represse."
Sociedad cerrada
Transliteration: sociedad cerrada
"En una sociedad cerrada, las opiniones disidentes a menudo son reprimidas."
Sociedade fechada
Transliteration: sociedade fechada
"Em uma sociedade fechada, opiniões divergentes são frequentemente reprimidas."
बंद समाज
Transliteration: band samaj
"एक बंद समाज में, असहमतिपूर्ण विचार अक्सर दबाए जाते हैं।"
封闭社会
Transliteration: fēngbì shèhuì
"在封闭社会中，异议意见往往会被压制。"
폐쇄 사회
Transliteration: pyehwae sahoe
"폐쇄 사회에서는 반대 의견이 종종 억압됩니다."
閉鎖社会
Transliteration: heisa shakai
"閉鎖社会では、異議のある意見がしばしば抑圧されます。"
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