Autocratism
Pronunciation: /ˈɔtəˌkɹætˈɪzəm/
Autocratism (noun)
- A system where one person has almost all power and rules without real limits from laws or other leaders.
- The belief or attitude that a single ruler should control the country strongly, with little or no shared decision-making.
Examples
- Autocratism means one-ruler rule, with little room for others to decide.
- One-ruler rule can feel stable, but autocratism often limits public participation.