dictatorship
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/dɪkˈteɪtərˌʃɪp/
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/dɪkˈteɪtəʃɪp/
absolute rule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dictatorship' originates from the Latin word 'dictator,' where 'dictare' meant 'to declare or dictate.'
Historical Evolution
'dictator' transformed from the Latin word 'dictator' and eventually became the modern English word 'dictatorship.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person appointed to rule in times of emergency,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absolute rule by one person or group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of government in which a single person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations.
The country has been under a dictatorship for over a decade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40