Absulutismo (en. Absolutism)

/ab-su-lu-tis-mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of government where one person or group has full power.

Absolutism gave rise to the extensive power of kings in Europe.

Ang absulutismo ay nagbigay daan sa malawak na kapangyarihan ng mga hari sa Europa.

A philosophy that advocates for the absolute authority of a ruler.

The principle of absolutism emphasizes the lack of restrictions on state power.

Ang prinsipyo ng absulutismo ay nagbibigay-diin sa hindi pagkakaroon ng limitasyon sa kapangyarihan ng estado.

A situation where laws and policies are enforced without regard for the opinions of the people.

Under absolutism, decisions are often made solely by those in power.

Sa ilalim ng absulutismo, ang mga desisyon ay kadalasang ginawa ng mga nasa kapangyarihan lamang.

from Latin 'absolutus' meaning 'unconditional' or 'absolute'

absolute power

expression of limitless and unconditional power

kapangyarihang ganap

monarchy

A form of government where a king or queen rules, often rooted in absolutism.

monarkiya

democracy

A system of government where power derives from the people, in contrast to absolutism.

demokrasya

Rules that are unquestionable

Our boss is like an absolutist; all of his orders cannot be opposed.

Yung boss namin, para siyang absulutista, lahat ng utos niya walang pwedeng kalabanin.

A person who doesn't know how to listen

Juan is so absolutist; even if he’s wrong, he still doesn’t accept opinions.

Sobrang absulutista ni Juan, kahit na mali na siya, hindi pa rin siya tumatanggap ng opinyon.

A system that only benefits oneself

His leadership feels like absolutism; he only considers his own interests.

Parang absulutismo ang dating ng kanyang pamumuno, mas kapakanan niya lang ang iniisip.