autocracy
Collocations
3VERB + AUTOCRACY
police
PREP.
down, from, with
ADV.
away
Definitions
noun
A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
I want to be clear: This shift toward democracy and away from autocracy is no reason to break out the “mission accomplished” banner.
An instance of this government.
The will of the people of Ukraine to defend their democracy is a reminder that autocracies cannot ultimately overcome free people willing to defend their liberty.
Among those who study authoritarian regimes, a consensus has emerged that [US president Donald Trump's] early moves display common characteristics of burgeoning autocracies.
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Synonyms
noun — a political system governed by a single individual
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4I want to be clear: This shift toward democracy and away from autocracy is no reason to break out the “mission accomplished” banner.
WiktionaryThe will of the people of Ukraine to defend their democracy is a reminder that autocracies cannot ultimately overcome free people willing to defend their liberty.
WiktionaryAmong those who study authoritarian regimes, a consensus has emerged that [US president Donald Trump's] early moves display common characteristics of burgeoning autocracies.
WiktionaryDown with the police! Down with autocracy!
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