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despotisme

/ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism in Indonesian: despotisme, istibdad. In English, despotism means government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

Indonesian words for despotism

government by a singular authority
despotisme, istibdad

English meaning of despotism

  1. noun Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

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Questions about despotism in Indonesian

What is the meaning of despotism in Indonesian?
Despotism in Indonesian is despotisme, istibdad.
Apa arti despotism?
Despotism: despotisme, istibdad.
What does despotism mean in English?
Despotism means government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

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