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    Despotisme (en. Despotism)

    /dɛspɔ.tizm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    System of government where a despot exercises absolute power.
    Despotism has engendered many revolts throughout history.
    Le despotisme a engendré de nombreuses révoltes dans l'histoire.
    Arbitrary and oppressive authority.
    Under despotism, individual freedoms are often violated.
    Sous le despotisme, les libertés individuelles sont souvent bafouées.
    State of tyranny or oppression.
    The people fight against despotism to regain their rights.
    Le peuple lutte contre le despotisme pour retrouver ses droits.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Greek 'despotes' meaning 'master' or 'sovereign.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enlightened despotism
    A form of government where the despot seeks to act for the good of his people while maintaining his power.
    despotisme éclairé
    under despotism
    Expresses a situation where the authority of a despot is exercised.
    sous despotisme

    Related Words

    despot
    A sovereign exercising authoritarian power.
    despote
    tyrant
    A cruel and oppressive leader.
    tyran
    totalitarianism
    Political system where the State controls all aspects of social life.
    totalitarisme

    Slang Meanings

    System of excessive control.
    This government has become true despotism; nothing can happen without their approval.
    Ce gouvernement est devenu un vrai despotisme, rien ne peut se faire sans leur approbation.
    Strict domination.
    It seems they live in a modern despotism, where every move is monitored.
    On dirait qu'ils vivent dans un despotisme moderne, où chaque mouvement est surveillé.