Arakcheyevism

English

Alternative forms

• Arakcheevism

Etymology

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

Noun

Arakcheyevism (uncountable)

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