Democracy and Monocracy

Opposite meaning words

Democracy noun - Government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation.

Usage example: under our democracy the people have some control over their lives by being able to select their own political leaders

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Monocracy is an antonym for democracy.

Monocracy noun - A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

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Democracy is an antonym for monocracy in absolutism topic.

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