Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monocracy
Noun
/məˈnɒk rə si/
Definition
A system of government where one individual holds absolute power.
Examples
- The king’s rule was an example of a monocracy, where all power rested in his hands.
- Monocracy often leads to the suppression of dissent and limited freedoms for the populace.
Meaning
In a monocracy, a single person has the authority to make decisions and rule without any checks or balances from other governing bodies.
Synonyms
- Autocracy
- Dictatorship
- Despotism
- Tyranny
