Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ditadura

Noun

dee-tah-doo-rah

Definition

A government system where a single ruler or a small group holds absolute power, often characterized by the repression of political opposition and the absence of democratic processes.

Examples

The country fell under a brutal ditadura that lasted for decades.
People protested against the ditadura to restore democracy.
During the ditadura, civil liberties were severely restricted.

Meaning

In a dictatorship, the leaders maintain control over the state without the consent of the governed, often employing authoritarian measures to suppress dissent.