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(chiefly in Voegelinian philosophy) The will to power; the desire to dominate; the lust for government.

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libido dominandi

Source Word

libido dominandi

Noun

in Voegelinian philosophy uncountable

(chiefly in Voegelinian philosophy) The will to power; the desire to dominate; the lust for government.

Japanese Meaning

支配への欲求 / 統治や支配しようとする意志 / 権力への執着、支配欲

The philosopher warned that the libido dominandi could corrupt democratic institutions if left unchecked.

その哲学者は、抑えられなければ支配への意志が民主的制度を腐敗させると警告した。

Sense（1）

(chiefly in Voegelinian philosophy) The will to power; the desire to dominate; the lust for government.

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