A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique. / A government which exercises autocratic rule.

plural of dictatorship

A dictatorship in which the leader has power only because the people choose to allow them to remain and puts the interests of the people first. This necessitates a wise use of power and generally prevents abuses since the benevolent dictator loses power if they are unsuitable.

(Marxism) The societal order wherein the bourgeoisie collectively holds the most influence over politics and the masses.

plural of dictatorship of the majority

plural of benevolent dictatorship

A dictatorship funded by petroleum exports.

plural of dictatorship of the proletariat

(Marxism) The temporary period following the fall of capitalism characterized by a struggle to achieve a classless, stateless and moneyless communist society

Synonym of tyranny of the majority