dictatorship in German

dictatorship in German is Diktatur, Gewaltherrschaft, Willkürherrschaft — dictatorship means a form of government in which one person or small group holds total, unchecked power.

dictatorship in German

Diktatur

noun

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

Gewaltherrschaft

noun

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

Willkürherrschaft

noun

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

Cäsarenherrschaft

noun

A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

What does "dictatorship" mean?

noun A form of government in which one person or small group holds total, unchecked power.
"The country fell into a military dictatorship after the coup."
noun Any situation or organization run with total, one-sided control.
"He joked that his boss ran the office like a dictatorship."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

dictatorship in a sentence

The country fell into a military dictatorship after the coup.
Free elections ended decades of dictatorship.
He joked that his boss ran the office like a dictatorship.

Similar words in German

absolutism autocracy despotism totalitarianism

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dictatorship" in German?

"dictatorship" in German is Diktatur, Gewaltherrschaft, Willkürherrschaft. dictatorship means: A form of government in which one person or small group holds total, unchecked power.

How do you use "dictatorship" in a sentence?

Example: "The country fell into a military dictatorship after the coup." In German, "dictatorship" is Diktatur, Gewaltherrschaft, Willkürherrschaft.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "dictatorship": Diktatur, Gewaltherrschaft, Willkürherrschaft, Cäsarenherrschaft.

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