Absolutism and Relativism
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Absolutism
Absolutism noun - A system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power.
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Synonyms for Absolutism
Relativism is an antonym for absolutism.
Relativism
Relativism noun - (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved.
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Synonyms for Relativism
Absolutism is an antonym for relativism.
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