autocracy

autocracy
[ɔːˈtɒkrəsi]
(pl. -ies)
  1. [mass noun]a system of government by one person with absolute power
    独裁政府;独裁体制
    ■[count noun]a regime based on such a principle of government
    独裁政权
    ■[count noun]a country, state, or society governed in such a way
    独裁国家(或州、社会)
    ■domineering rule or control
    专横政策;专制控制
    a boss who shifts between autocracy and consultation.
    一个时而独裁时而协商办事的老板。
语源
  1. mid 17th cent. (in the sense 'autonomy'): from Greek autokrateia, from autokratēs (see autocrat)
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