Monocracy

Pronunciation: /mɑːˈnɑkrəsi/

Definitions of monocracy

noun a form of government in which a single person rules

Example Sentences

A1 A monocracy is a form of government where one person has absolute power.

A2 The citizens of the country were unhappy living under a monocracy.

B1 The monocracy in that country was overthrown by a popular uprising.

B2 The monocracy's oppressive policies led to widespread protests.

C1 The monocracy's control over the media stifled freedom of speech.

C2 The downfall of the monocracy marked a new era of political freedom in the country.

Examples of monocracy in a Sentence

formal The country was ruled under a strict monocracy, with power centralized in the hands of one leader.

informal The monocracy in that country gives all the power to one person.

slang That monocracy is totally bossed by one dude.

figurative In nature, a beehive operates as a monocracy with the queen bee as the sole ruler.

Grammatical Forms of monocracy

• plural: monocracies
• comparative: more monocratic
• superlative: most monocratic
• present tense: monocracies
• future tense: will monocracy
• perfect tense: have monocracied
• continuous tense: is monocracying
• singular: monocracy
• positive degree: monocratic
• infinitive: to monocracy
• gerund: monocracing
• participle: monocracied

Origin and Evolution of monocracy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'monocracy' is derived from the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'alone' or 'single' and 'kratos' meaning 'rule' or 'power'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler, the meaning of 'monocracy' has evolved to also refer to any form of authoritarian rule or dictatorship.