despotism
UK/'despәtizәm/US
GREA2
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-deriveddespotstem
+
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.