absolutism
|ab-so-lut-ism|
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/ˈæbsəˌluːtɪzəm/
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/ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
unrestricted power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absolutism' originates from the Latin word 'absolutus', meaning 'free from restrictions'.
Historical Evolution
'absolutus' transformed into the French word 'absolutisme', and eventually became the modern English word 'absolutism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'complete freedom from restrictions', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a political system with absolute power'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a political system in which a single ruler holds absolute power, unrestricted by laws or opposition.
The king's rule was characterized by absolutism, leaving no room for dissent.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 18:06