absolutism

The word “absolutism” has 4 syllables: ab-so-lu-tism

It's pronounced as /ˈæbsəˌlutɪzəm/


What is synonym and antonym for absolutism?

In the thesaurus, “absolutism” has 22 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for absolutism along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for absolutism

  • Big Brother
  • Big Brotherism
  • Caesarism
  • Communism
  • Nazism
  • autarchy
  • authoritarianism
  • autocracy
  • czarism
  • despotism
  • dictatorship
  • domination
  • fascism
  • monarchism
  • monarchy
  • monocracy
  • oppression
  • totalism
  • totalitarianism
  • tsarism
  • tyranny
  • tzarism

Antonyms for absolutism

  • autonomy
  • democracy
  • freedom
  • self-determination
  • self-governance
  • self-government
  • self-rule
  • sovereignty
  • sovranty

Meanings of absolutism

  • noun
    1. Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.
    2. The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.
    3. Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.
    4. Positiveness; the state of being absolute.
    5. The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope; absoluteness.

Example Sentences

  • The king's reign was characterized by his adherence to absolutism in governance.
  • Philosophers have debated the merits and drawbacks of political absolutism throughout history.
  • The doctrine of divine right supported the concept of monarchy absolutism in medieval Europe.
  • The rise of absolutism challenged the traditional power structures of feudal societies.
  • Critics argue that unchecked absolutism leads to tyranny and oppression.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to absolutism, such as: Big Brother, Big Brotherism, Caesarism, Communism, Nazism, autarchy, authoritarianism.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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fascism

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  • Caesarism
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  • Nazism
  • absolutism
  • autarchy
  • authoritarianism
  • autocracy
  • czarism
  • despotism
  • dictatorship
  • domination
  • monarchism
  • monarchy
  • monocracy
  • oppression
  • totalism
  • totalitarianism
  • tsarism
  • tyranny
  • tzarism

Caesarism

  • Big Brother
  • Big Brotherism
  • Communism
  • Nazism
  • absolutism
  • autarchy
  • authoritarianism
  • autocracy
  • czarism
  • despotism
  • dictatorship
  • domination
  • fascism
  • monarchism
  • monarchy
  • monocracy
  • oppression
  • totalism
  • totalitarianism
  • tsarism
  • tyranny
  • tzarism

Nazism

  • Big Brother
  • Big Brotherism
  • Caesarism
  • Communism
  • absolutism
  • autarchy
  • authoritarianism
  • autocracy
  • czarism
  • despotism
  • dictatorship
  • domination
  • fascism
  • monarchism
  • monarchy
  • monocracy
  • oppression
  • totalism
  • totalitarianism
  • tsarism
  • tyranny
  • tzarism

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