enlightened absolutism
enlightened absolutism noun: the policies of an absolute monarch who is influenced by the ideals of the Enlightenment.
Noun
enlightened absolutism (countable and uncountable, plural enlightened absolutisms)
- The policies of an absolute monarch who is influenced by the ideals of the Enlightenment.
- Synonyms:
- enlightened despotism, benevolent absolutism
Synonyms of enlightened absolutism
Forms of enlightened absolutism
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Questions about enlightened absolutism
- What does enlightened absolutism mean?
- Enlightened absolutism means the policies of an absolute monarch who is influenced by the ideals of the Enlightenment.
- What part of speech is enlightened absolutism?
- Enlightened absolutism is a noun.
- What is the plural of enlightened absolutism?
- The plural of enlightened absolutism is enlightened absolutisms.
Words near enlightened absolutism in the dictionary
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