autocracy

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Definitions

noun

A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
An instance of this government.

Related words

Synonyms

autarchy tyranny dictatorship despotism authoritarianism despotic totalitarian absolute monarchy authoritarian monocrat monarchy dictatourship oligarchy dictator autarch authority

Associated

absolutism autocrat muscovite tsarist serfdom autocratic tsar nationality polity suppressing

Rhymes

aristocracy hypocrisy bureaucracy meritocracy theocracy social democracy parliamentary democracy democracy

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