absolutism
UK/'æbsəluːtɪz(ə)m/US/'æbsәlu:tizm/
C2
Definitions
n.
A political system in which one ruler holds total, unrestricted power
专制主义，绝对权力制
n.
Belief in absolute principles or values
绝对论（相信存在绝对原则）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedabsoluteaway from, off
+
-ismloosen, release, dissolve
=absolutism
absolute + -ism (doctrine/system) = rule or belief based on the absolute (unrestricted) — total power, or absolute principles.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The revolution overthrew centuries of royal absolutism.