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despotism in German

despotism in German is Despotismus, Despotie, Willkürherrschaft — despotism means government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

despotism in German

Despotismus
noun
Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
Despotie
noun
Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
Willkürherrschaft
noun
Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

What does "despotism" mean?

  1. noun Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
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What is "despotism" in German?

"despotism" in German is Despotismus, Despotie, Willkürherrschaft. despotism means: Government by a despot or despots: rule by a singular authority, either a single person or a tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

Are there other ways to say "despotism" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "despotism": Despotismus, Despotie, Willkürherrschaft.

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