Tirania (en. Tyranny)
ti-ra-ni-a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of government where power is held by a person or group without limits.
Tyranny brings fear and abuse to the citizens.
Ang tirania ay nagdudulot ng takot at pang-aabuso sa mga mamamayan.
A method of governance that restricts human rights and freedoms.
Citizens work together to fight tyranny in their country.
Nagtutulungan ang mga mamamayan upang labanan ang tirania sa kanilang bansa.
A state of governance where decisions are made by a powerful leader without consultation with the people.
Tyranny does not allow space for democratic processes.
Ang tirania ay hindi nagbibigay ng espasyo para sa demokrasyang proseso.
Etymology
derived from the Latin word 'tyrannia'
Common Phrases and Expressions
fight tyranny
The struggle against unjust governments.
labanan ang tirania
under tyranny
Being under an oppressing or enslaving government.
napapailalim sa tirania
Related Words
totalitarianism
A system of governance where the state has complete control over all aspects of citizens' lives.
totalitaryanismo
suppression
The act of preventing or restraining the freedom or rights of people.
pagsupil
Slang Meanings
Exploitation or bad leadership
Our boss is like a tyrant, always commanding us even when it's not right.
Yung boss namin, para siyang tirano, lagi kaming inuutusan kahit di na tama.
Being strict or merciless to people
The people here are so tyrannical in their control, there's no freedom left.
Sobrang tirano ng mga tao sa pagkontrol dito, wala nang kalayaan.
Excessive power than what is appropriate
The government is becoming tyrannical, as if they are dictating everything.
Yung gobyerno ay nagiging tirano, parang sila na ang nag-dictate sa lahat.