dictatorship

Definitions

A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small clique.

A country, government, or the situation in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator.

A system of government where the ruler is not restricted by law or constitutional limitations.

Examples

The citizens fought bravely to overthrow the brutal dictatorship that had ruled their country for decades.

History has shown that a dictatorship often suppresses freedom of speech to maintain absolute control over its people.

Synonyms

autocracy totalitarianism despotism tyranny absolute rule authoritarianism absolute monarchy

Antonyms

democracy republic self-governance constitutional government liberalism parliamentary system freedom