dictatorship

noun
UK: /dɪkˈteɪtəʃɪp/
US: /dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/

  1. A country ruled by one person with total power.

    1. The country was under a harsh dictatorship.
    2. The people suffered greatly under the cruel dictatorship that controlled their lives.

  2. A system of government controlled by one person or a small group of people with complete authority.

    1. The army established a dictatorship after the coup.
    2. The new laws marked a slide towards dictatorship as freedoms were restricted.

  3. Control of a country or organization by dictatorial power.

    1. The principal's dictatorship made students unhappy.
    2. Complete dictatorship had been established with no one to challenge its power.

Synonyms

autocracy tyranny despotism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dictatorship" in English means: A country ruled by one person with total power., A system of government controlled by one person or a small group of people with complete authority., Control of a country or organization by dictatorial power..

The phonetic transcription of "dictatorship" is /dɪkˈteɪtəʃɪp/ in British English and /dɪkˈteɪtərʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dictatorship": autocracy, tyranny, despotism.

Example usage of "dictatorship": "The country was under a harsh dictatorship.". More examples on the page.