Meaning Of The Word Despotism

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Despotism? Find Despotism meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Despotism Meaning

Despotism Definition
Despotism Definition

What's The Definition Of Despotism?

despotism
uncountable noun: Despotism is cruel and unfair government by a ruler or rulers who have a lot of power.

despotism in American English
rule or domination by a despot; autocracy
noun: the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority

despotism in British English
noun: the rule of a despot; arbitrary, absolute, or tyrannical government

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Bakeshop ‐ noun; noun: a room or building equipped…
  • Columbae ‐ Latin genitive of noun; noun: as in Alpha Columbae…
  • Collide ‐ to come into violent contact; strike violently…
  • Homiliary ‐ noun: a collection…
  • Hart ‐ a male of the European red deer, esp. after its…
  • Dove prion ‐ noun: a common petrel, Pachyptila desolata, of…
  • Nebulosity ‐ the quality or condition of being nebulous; noun:…
  • Clip-ons ‐ plural noun: sunglasses designed to be clipped…
  • Starwort ‐ noun: any of several chickweeds of the genus Stellaria…
  • Errant ‐ Errant is used to describe someone whose actions…
Real Dictionary