Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dictatorship
Noun
/dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/
Definition
A form of government in which a single leader or group holds absolute power, often without democratic processes.
Examples
- The country has been under dictatorship for several years, restricting citizens’ freedoms.
- Many people fled the nation to escape the harsh conditions of the dictatorship.
- During the dictatorship, the government controlled all forms of media.
Meaning
Dictatorship refers to a governance system where authority is concentrated in one person or a group, limiting political freedom and opposition.
Synonyms
- Autocracy
- Tyranny
- Despotism
