absolutism
noun/ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #19,300 most common English word
Meaning
A political system in which a single ruler or authority holds unlimited power.
Example sentence
The philosopher argued that absolutism leads to the concentration of power in the hands of one ruler.
Synonyms & related words
- autocracy
- despotism
- tyranny
- dictatorship
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