Dictatorship

noun the principle or practice of a political system in which unrestricted power is vested in a monarch, dictator, etc.

• Absolutism refers to a political theory that advocates for the concentration of power in a single ruler.
• Some people believe absolutism is necessary for effective governance.
• I don't buy into the whole absolutism thing, I think power should be shared.
• In the realm of art, the artist's absolutism in his vision led to a masterpiece.

noun a form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power

• The country was under the rule of despotism for many years before transitioning to a democracy.
• The people were tired of living under despotism and longed for more freedom.
• Living under that leader's despotism was a nightmare.
• The despotism of social media algorithms dictates what content we see.

noun a system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism

• The rise of fascism in Europe during the early 20th century had devastating consequences.
• Some people mistakenly believe that fascism is just another form of authoritarianism.
• I can't stand those fascist policies, they're so oppressive.
• The strict rules at the office felt like a form of corporate fascism.

noun A person who is authoritarian, dictatorial, or intolerant towards those they oppose

adjective Relating to or characteristic of fascism, an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization

• The rise of a fascist regime in the country is a cause for concern among the international community.
• I can't believe some people still support that fascist politician.
• That guy is a total fascist, always trying to control everything.
• The strict rules of the company make it feel like a fascist dictatorship sometimes.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a system of government or control in which one person has all the power

• The monocratic leadership style of the CEO has been met with mixed reactions from the board members.
• I don't like how monocratic the new manager is - he never listens to anyone else's ideas.
• The teacher's monocratic attitude is really getting on my nerves.
• The monocratic rule of the dictator stifled any form of dissent or opposition.

noun a form of government in which a single person rules

• The country was ruled under a strict monocracy, with power centralized in the hands of one leader.
• The monocracy in that country gives all the power to one person.
• That monocracy is totally bossed by one dude.
• In nature, a beehive operates as a monocracy with the queen bee as the sole ruler.