What does "dictatorship" mean?

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

How do you pronounce "dictatorship"?

Pronounced //ˈdɪktæɪtəʃɪp//.

Common synonyms include: despotism, tyranny, absolutism, autocracy, absolute monarchy, absolutism.

/ˈdɪktæɪtəʃɪp/ noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.
2
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) wordnet
3
A government which exercises autocratic rule.
"There were no elections during Franco's dictatorship."
4
Any household, institution, or other organization that is run under such sovereignty or autocracy.

"The dictatorship came under fire for its human rights record."

From dictator + -ship.

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