monoparty
|mo-no-par-ty|
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/ˈmɒnəˌpɑrti/
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/ˈmɒnəˌpɑːti/
single political party
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monoparty' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'partis' meaning 'party'.
Historical Evolution
'monos' and 'partis' combined to form the modern English word 'monoparty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a single party', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a political system with only one party'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a political system or situation where only one political party is allowed or exists.
The country has been under a monoparty system for decades.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 10:51