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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“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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