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absolutism in Swedish

absolutism in Swedish is absolutism, envälde, despotism — absolutism means (religion) The belief that God has fixed everything in advance through absolute decrees.

absolutism in Swedish

absolutism
noun
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
envälde
noun
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
despotism
noun
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

What does "absolutism" mean?

  1. noun (religion) The belief that God has fixed everything in advance through absolute decrees.
  2. noun (politics) Government in which one ruler holds complete and unrestricted power.
  3. noun (philosophy) The belief that there is a single, ultimate reality or truth.
  4. noun The quality of being completely fixed or certain, without exceptions.
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What is "absolutism" in Swedish?
"absolutism" in Swedish is absolutism, envälde, despotism. absolutism means: (religion) The belief that God has fixed everything in advance through absolute decrees.
Are there other ways to say "absolutism" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "absolutism": absolutism, envälde, despotism.
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