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despotism

🇬🇧 UK/'despәtizәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A system of government in which a single ruler holds absolute, often cruel and oppressive power

专制统治，独裁政治

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
despotstem
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=despotism

Common Collocations

  • 1.absolute despotism绝对专制
  • 2.era of despotism专制时代
  • 3.overthrow despotism推翻专制

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The nation endured centuries of despotism before finally achieving democracy.

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