dictatorship
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/
Definition
A system of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute authority, often maintained through force and the suppression of opposition.
Examples
The military dictatorship seized control of the government after the coup.
Living under a dictatorship meant that freedom of speech was strictly prohibited.
History shows that a dictatorship often collapses when the leader loses the support of the military.
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