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authoritarianism vs autocracy

autocracy vs authoritarianism

authoritarianism and autocracy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authoritarianism Yes No No No
autocracy Yes No No No
As nouns, autocracy is a hypernym of authoritarianism; that is, autocracy is a word with a broader meaning than authoritarianism:
  • authoritarianism: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
  • autocracy: a political system governed by a single individual
Other hypernyms of authoritarianism include autarchy.
authoritarianism (noun) autocracy (noun)
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
a political system governed by a single individual
Difference between authoritarianism and autocracy

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