A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

synonyms: absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, dictatorship, monocracy, one-man rule, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny.

Dutch: stalinisme, tyrannie, totalitarisme, absolutisme, alleenheerschappij, autocratie, despotisme, dictatuur, dwingelandij, monocratie, tirannie ... show more
Polish: autorytaryzm