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/
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
Under the dictatorship, one ruler decides everything while citizens stand silent below.
Dictatorship breeds loneliness, while partnership builds leadership
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin dictare (to dictate, to direct), which gave rise to dictator, the title of a Roman magistrate granted absolute power during emergencies. The term evolved to denote both the individual wielding such authority and, subsequently, the system of authoritarian rule itself.
Breakdown
dictator (Latin: one who dictates; from dictare, to direct) + -ship (suffix denoting state, condition, or office), literally 'the state or office of a dictator'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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