dictatorship — a form of government where one person or group has absolute power without democratic checks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a form of government where one person or group has absolute power without democratic checks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪkteɪtərʃɪp/
Korean meaning: 독재정치, 독재체제
Korean pronunciation: 딕**테이**터쉽
Example Sentences
- The professor's classroom felt like a dictatorship - no questions allowed!
- Many countries transitioned from dictatorship to democracy in the 20th century.
- Living under dictatorship means having no freedom of speech or press.
dictatorship
NOUN//ˈdɪkteɪtərʃɪp//
a form of government where one person or group has absolute power without democratic checks
a form of government where one person or group has absolute power without democratic checks
Dictatorship breeds loneliness, while partnership builds leadership
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'dictare(지시하다)'에서 시작되어, 로마시대 비상시 절대권력을 가진 '독재관(dictator)'에서 유래된 단어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The professor's classroom felt like a dictatorship - no questions allowed!”
“Many countries transitioned from dictatorship to democracy in the 20th century.”
“Living under dictatorship means having no freedom of speech or press.”
“My mom runs the house like a benevolent dictatorship - her rules, but with love.”
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