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absolutism

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/ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪ.zəm/ · ab-so-lu-tism

A political doctrine or system where a single ruler or authority has complete and absolute power.

Meanings

nounformal

A political doctrine or system where a single ruler or authority has complete and absolute power.

ایک سیاسی نظریہ یا نظام جہاں ایک واحد حکمراں یا اتھارٹی کے پاس مکمل اور مطلق اختیار ہوتا ہے۔

مطلق العنانیت

mutlaq al-aaniyat

Synonyms

despotismautocracydictatorshipخود مختاریآمرانہ حکومتبادشاہت

Antonyms

democracyliberalismanarchyجمہوریتآزاد خیالیبے قاعدگی

Common Collocations

  • absolute monarchy
  • absolutist regime
  • kingdom of absolutism

Example Sentences

Absolutism was a common form of governance in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

مطلق العنانیت یورپ میں 17ویں اور 18ویں صدی کے دوران ایک عام حکومتی شکل تھی۔

Mutlaq al-aaniyat Yoorp mein 17win aur 18win sadi ke doran ek aam hukoomati shakal thi.

The philosopher criticized the absolutism of the state's authority over individual rights.

فلسفی نے ریاستی اختیار کی فرد کے حقوق پر مطلق العنانیت پر تنقید کی۔

Falsafi ne riyasati ikhtiyar ki fard ke haqooq par mutlaq al-aaniyat par tanqeed ki.

Many revolutions were inspired by the desire to overthrow absolutism.

بہت سی انقلابات مطلق العنانیت کو ختم کرنے کی خواہش سے متاثر ہوئیں۔

Bohat si inqilabat mutlaq al-aaniyat ko khatam karne ki khwahish se mutasir hui.

Easily Confused With

absolutist:Absolutism refers to the system, while absolutist describes a person who believes in or supports that system.

Word Family

absolutist
nounمطلق العنانیت پسند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'absolute' power when you think of absolutism.

Picture a king on a throne with no laws limiting his power.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "absolutus" — unrestricted, free

First known use: 17th century

The concept of absolutism emerged in the early modern period as a form of governance where the monarch holds ultimate authority, free from any legal constraints.