autocracy
US /ɔ:ˈtɑ:krəsi/
・UK /ɔ:ˈtɒkrəsi/
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n. (u.)Uncountable NounGovernment by one person with unlimited power
Living in an autocracy means that citizens have little sway over decision making
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It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
- The broad rise of autocracy in the world is something that is likely going to lead to more older leaders.
The broad rise of autocracy in the world is something that is likely going to lead to more older leaders.
- 35% of the world's population is living in countries deemed to be moving towards autocracy, according to research institute V-Dem.
35% of the world's population is living in countries deemed to be moving towards autocracy, according to research institute V-Dem.
土耳其爆逾十年來最大示威 反對派市長被捕激發衝突－ BBC News 中文
- Can it be a functioning democracy, or is it heading for all-out autocracy?
Can it be a functioning democracy, or is it heading for all-out autocracy?
- Can it be a functioning democracy, or is it heading for all-out autocracy?
Can it be a functioning democracy, or is it heading for all-out autocracy?
After two years of war, where will things go next? | Russia - Ukraine war
- The Western world has said that Ukraine is the crucible for the ability of the Western democracies to push back against this tide of autocracy, which seems to be taking over the world.
The Western world has said that Ukraine is the crucible for the ability of the Western democracies to push back against this tide of autocracy, which seems to be taking over the world.
- The Western world has said that Ukraine is the crucible for the ability of the Western democracies to push back against this tide of autocracy which seems to be taking over the world.
The Western world has said that Ukraine is the crucible for the ability of the Western democracies to push back against this tide of autocracy which seems to be taking over the world.
Why is Iran’s economy struggling? | BBC News
- Because of sanctions, because of mismanagement of the government, because we're dealing here with an autocracy that tries to conceal information that is not transparent.
Because of sanctions, because of mismanagement of the government, because we're dealing here with an autocracy that tries to conceal information that is not transparent.
- Because of sanctions, because of mismanagement of the government, because we're dealing here with an autocracy that tries to conceal information that is not transparent.
Because of sanctions, because of mismanagement of the government, because we're dealing here with an autocracy that tries to conceal information that is not transparent.
Vienna and the Danube
- A walk through the imperial garden, now overrun with commoners, celebrates the evolution of our society from autocracy to democracy.
A walk through the imperial garden, now overrun with commoners, celebrates the evolution of our society from autocracy to democracy.
- our society from autocracy to democracy. It's been nearly a century since the last emperor
our society from autocracy to democracy. It's been nearly a century since the last emperor
Turkey update: Protesters in Turkey clash with police over arrest of Istanbul mayor | DW News
- But with this decision, the recent decision to arrest his top rival, I think Erdoğan is trying to shift Turkey's competitive authoritarian regime into a Putin-style full-fledged autocracy.
But with this decision, the recent decision to arrest his top rival, I think Erdoğan is trying to shift Turkey's competitive authoritarian regime into a Putin-style full-fledged autocracy.
- But with this decision, the recent decision to arrest his top rival, I think Erdoğan is trying to shift Turkey's competitive authoritarian regime into a Putin-style full-fledged autocracy.
But with this decision, the recent decision to arrest his top rival, I think Erdoğan is trying to shift Turkey's competitive authoritarian regime into a Putin-style full-fledged autocracy.
Turkey detains hundreds of Erdogan opponents as crackdown grows | DW News
- Özgür Özel, the CHP's chairman, who has been leading nationwide anti-government protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy.
Özgür Özel, the CHP's chairman, who has been leading nationwide anti-government protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy.
- Özgür Özel, the CHP's chairman who has been leading nationwide anti-government protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy.
Özgür Özel, the CHP's chairman who has been leading nationwide anti-government protests, recently warned that Turkey risked drifting into autocracy.
Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20
- Ivan the Terrible's reign represents the end of princely power and the beginning of the autocracy that Russia is famous for,
Ivan the Terrible's reign represents the end of princely power and the beginning of the autocracy that Russia is famous for,
- and the beginning of the autocracy that Russia is famous for.
and the beginning of the autocracy that Russia is famous for.
Should Taiwan be worried about losing US support? | DW News
- Anything weaken this kind of trust will meet the interest of autocracy China, Beijing.
Anything weaken this kind of trust will meet the interest of autocracy China, Beijing.
- Anything weakened this kind of trust will meet the interests of autocracy China, Beijing.
Anything weakened this kind of trust will meet the interests of autocracy China, Beijing.
Is War Over? — A Paradox Explained
- The steady development from autocracy to democracy.
The steady development from autocracy to democracy.
- from autocracy to democracy.
from autocracy to democracy.