autocratic regime
/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk ˈriːdʒɪm/ · au·to·crat·ic re·gime
noun
- A system of government where one person, such as a monarch or dictator, holds complete control and makes decisions without input from others The country was ruled by an autocratic regime for decades, with the leader making all major decisions without consulting the people.
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Did you know? The term 'autocratic regime' is often associated with historical figures such as Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler, who ruled their respective countries with absolute power and control. The phrase has also been used to describe modern-day governments, such as North Korea, where the leader holds complete control over the country's political and social systems.