despotism in Malay
despotisme
/ˈdɛspətɪzəm/
despotism in Malay: despotisme. 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.
Malay words for despotism
- government by a singular authority
- despotisme
English meaning of despotism
- 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.
Synonyms of despotism
despotism in other languages
Questions about despotism in Malay
- What is the meaning of despotism in Malay?
- Despotism in Malay is despotisme.
- Apakah maksud despotism dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Despotism: despotisme.
- 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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