Canadian English Meaning of despotism

despotism

Other Canadian English words related to despotism

synonyms

• Autocracy
• dictatorship
• Fascism
• Tyranny
• absolutism
• autarky
• authoritarianism
• Caesarism
• communism
• monarchy
• Totalitarianism
• tsarism
• Tsarism
• domination
• Monarchism
• Oppression
• totalism
• tsarism

antonyms

• Democracy
• freedom
• Autonomy
• Self-determination
• self-governance
• Self-government
• Self-rule
• Sovereignty

Definitions and Meaning of despotism in English

Wordnet

despotism (n)

dominance through threat of punishment and violence

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

Webster

despotism (n.)

The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny.

A government which is directed by a despot; a despotic monarchy; absolutism; autocracy.

FAQs About the word despotism

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word despotism

despotism

What is the English meaning of the word despotism

dominance through threat of punishment and violence, a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws o

What are the synonyms of the word despotism

Autocracy,dictatorship,Fascism,Tyranny,absolutism,autarky,authoritarianism,Caesarism,communism,monarchy

What are the antonyms of the word despotism

Democracy,freedom,Autonomy,Self-determination,self-governance,Self-government,Self-rule,Sovereignty