absolute monarchy
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A system of government in which a king or queen holds complete and unrestricted political power.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Louis XIV ruled France as an _____, famously declaring that he himself was the state."
Answer: absolute monarchy
In your own words, what does "absolute monarchy" mean?
A system of government in which a king or queen holds complete and unrestricted political power.
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