English–Japanese

“despotism” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisensei

Example

専制では自由が制限されています。sen sei de wa ji yū ga sei gen sa re te i ma su

Under despotism, freedom is restricted.

Illustration for 専制 (despotism)

How to say “despotism” in Japanese

“Despotism” in Japanese is 専制 (sensei).

Refers to government controlled by a single authority whose power is not meaningfully limited and whose decisions restrict public freedom.

Full entry for 専制: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 専制

その国では専制が終わり、新しい制度が始まりました。so no kuni de wa sen sei ga o wa ri atara shi i sei do ga haji ma ri ma shi ta

In that country, despotism ended and a new system began.

Tips for using 専制

  • The English word despotism can describe both a form of government and the harsh exercise of power within it, so it may refer to a system or its conduct.

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