Dictatorship
/dɪˈkteɪtəˌrʃɪp/
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Definition
(noun) A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.
Sentence Examples
The dictatorship came under fire for its human rights record.
Dictatorship can be summed up by "shut up!", democracy by "keep talking".
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ came under fire for its human rights record.