ALL meanings of despotism
des·pot·ism
D d - uncountable noun despotism Despotism is cruel and unfair government by a ruler or rulers who have a lot of power. 3
- noun despotism the rule of a despot; arbitrary, absolute, or tyrannical government 3
- noun despotism arbitrary or tyrannical authority or behaviour 3
- noun despotism rule or domination by a despot; autocracy 3
- noun despotism the methods or acts of a despot; tyranny 3
- noun despotism a political system, state, etc. dominated by a despot 3
- noun despotism tyranny, dictatorship 1
- noun despotism The exercise of absolute power, esp. in a cruel and oppressive way. 1
- noun despotism the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority. 1
- noun despotism absolute power or control; tyranny. 1
- noun despotism an absolute or autocratic government. 1
- noun despotism a country ruled by a despot. 1
- noun despotism government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. 0