autocracy
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A system of government in which one person holds complete power.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
dictatorship
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Under the new leader, the country slid quickly from a fragile democracy into an _____."
Answer: autocracy
In your own words, what does "autocracy" mean?
A system of government in which one person holds complete power.
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