a country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator.

absolute, imperious, or overbearing power or control.

the office or position held by a dictator.

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democracy

noun

authoritarianism , autocracy , coercion , despotism , fascism , garrison state , nazism , reign of terror * , totalitarianism , tyranny , unlimited rule , autarchy , monocracy