dictatorships
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/dɪkˈteɪtərˌʃɪps/
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/dɪkˈteɪtəʃɪps/
(dictatorship)
absolute rule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dictatorship' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dictator,' where 'dictare' meant 'to declare' or 'to dictate.'
Historical Evolution
'dictator' transformed into the English word 'dictatorship' to describe the state or condition of being ruled by a dictator.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the office or term of a dictator,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a government ruled by a dictator.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/15 04:51