WorldAugust 9, 2026

dictatorship

DIK-tuh-tay-tur-ship

Definition

A form of government in which absolute power is held by a single ruler or a small group, often characterized by the suppression of opposition and the absence of democratic checks and balances.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'dictator', meaning one who dictates or commands. It evolved from the Latin 'dictare', a frequentative form of 'dicere' which means to say.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight the concerns of citizens and critics who fear that a lack of political leadership and accountability could allow for a slide into authoritarian rule in Sierra Leone.

President Bio of Sierra Leone addresses the nation ahead of tomorrow’s vote on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill

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thesierraleonetelegraph.com

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