despotism

Meanings

• noun

  A form of government in which one person has absolute power over others.

  - "The country has been ruled by a despotic regime for decades."
  - "Under despotism, the ruler holds all power and the citizens have no say."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tyranny

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Variants

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despotism , despotisms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek despotēs, meaning 'master' or 'lord'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'despotism' was first used in English in the late 1500s.

2. The word 'despot' was also used in ancient Greece to refer to the master of a household.

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Related Concepts

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1. tyranny: A related term to despotism, both referring to absolute and oppressive power, but tyranny implies a more personal and capricious rule.

2. totalitarianism: A political and social system where the state holds total authority over all aspects of citizens' lives, similar to despotism but often implying a more organized and systematic rule.

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Culture

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Despotism has been a significant theme in literature and political thought, often portrayed as a harsh and oppressive form of government.

How to Memorize "despotism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a single person, dressed in royal attire, sitting on a throne with citizens below, signifying absolute power and control.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of oppressive rulers, such as Ivan the Terrible or Joseph Stalin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase, such as 'Despots Demand Devotion' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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