one-party
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/wʌn ˈpɑrti/
🇬🇧
/wʌn ˈpɑːti/
single political control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-party' originates from the combination of 'one' meaning 'single' and 'party' referring to a political group.
Historical Evolution
The term 'one-party' evolved from the concept of a single political entity holding power, contrasting with multi-party systems.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a single political group,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a political system in which only one political party is allowed to exist or hold power.
The country has been under a one-party rule for decades.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 11:53