Definition

A system of government where one person holds all the power and makes all the decisions.

Example

In a monocracy, the leader has complete control over the state and its policies.

Conversation

I was reading about different forms of government, and I came across the term monocracy.

Oh really? What's that about?

It's basically a system where one person has all the power, like a dictatorship.

That sounds pretty limiting for the people living under a monocracy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monocracy → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "kratos" (meaning power or rule). The word describes a system of government where one individual holds all power.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning one and 'kratos' meaning power — a monocracy is a system where one person has all the power.

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