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ABSOLUTISM Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word absolutism. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word absolutism. (close relations)
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despotism
nounn
noun

• dominance through threat of punishment and violence

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

totalitarianism
nounn
noun

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

• an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.

tyranny
nounn
noun

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

• dominance through threat of punishment and violence

authoritarianism
nounn
noun

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

caesarism
nounn
noun

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

dictatorship
nounn
noun

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

monocracy
nounn
noun

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

shogunate
nounn
noun

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

stalinism
nounn
noun

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

totalism
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.

one-man rule
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For ABSOLUTISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for absolutism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
ascendance ascendancy ascendence ascendency autarchy autocracy control doctrine dominance ideology ism philosophy
Phrases (4)
philosophical systempolitical orientationpolitical theoryschool of thought

Alternatives for DESPOTISM

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