German Meaning of despotism

Despotismus

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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

Despotismus

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

Autokratie,Diktatur,Faschismus,Tyrannei,Absolutismus,Autarkie,Autoritarismus,Cäsarismus,Kommunismus,Monarchie

Demokratie,Freiheit,Autonomie,Selbstbestimmung,Selbstverwaltung,Autonomie,Selbstverwaltung,Souveränität

despotical => despotisch, despotic => despotisch, despotat => Despotat, despot => Despot, desport => Sport,