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Vinony

dictatorship

noun

  1. autocratic form of government which is ruled by a sole leader
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Pronunciation: /ˈdɪktæɪtəʃɪp/ / /ˈdəktæɪtəʃəp/ / /ˈdiktetəʃip/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English dictator Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English dictatorship From dictator + -ship.

  1. A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.
  2. A government which exercises autocratic rule.

    “There were no elections during Franco's dictatorship.”

  3. Any household, institution, or other organization that is run under such sovereignty or autocracy.