Definition of Dictatorship

a form of government in which one person has total power

Examples of Dictatorship in a sentence

There is no freedom when living in a dictatorship.  🔊

Joseph Stalin is infamous for his terror-filled dictatorship in the Soviet Union.  🔊

Because he was ruthless, many people died during Lenin’s dictatorship.  🔊

Dictatorship is not an ideal government because of absolute authoritarian rule.  🔊

When the dictatorship ended, many people were hopeful for a new form of government.  🔊

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