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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A government headed by a czar or a similar autocrat. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Government consisting of, or characterized by the appointment of officials with substantial autonomy, especially those commonly referred to as "czars" or "tsars". countable, uncountable

Etymology

From czar + -o- + -cracy.

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