Autocracy

//ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi//

Word Type

Noun

The word "autocracy" can be used as a noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

form of government ideology political orientation political system political theory

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

absolute monarchy benevolent absolutism enlightened absolutism enlightened despotism

Type Of (IsA)

political orientation political system

Related Terms

autocrat autocratic autocratically

Related Terms

government individual

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