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monocracy

mo·noc·ra·cy
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moh-nok-ruh-see, muh-]
    • /moʊˈnɒk rə si, mə-/
    • /mɒ.ˈnɒ.krə.sɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-nok-ruh-see, muh-]
    • /moʊˈnɒk rə si, mə-/

Definitions of monocracy word

  • noun plural monocracy government by only one person; autocracy. 1
  • noun monocracy A system of government by only one person. 1
  • noun monocracy government by one person 0
  • noun monocracy government by one person; autocracy 0

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Origin of monocracy

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; mono- + -cracy; modeled on aristocracy, democracy

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Monocracy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

monocracy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monocracy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for monocracy

noun monocracy

  • tyranny — arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority. Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, dictatorship.
  • autarchy — unlimited rule; autocracy
  • despotism — Despotism is cruel and unfair government by a ruler or rulers who have a lot of power.
  • autocracy — Autocracy is government or control by one person who has complete power.
  • dictatorship — Dictatorship is government by a dictator.

Antonyms for monocracy

noun monocracy

  • democracy — A democracy is a country in which the people choose their government by voting for it.

Top questions with monocracy

  • what does monocracy mean?

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