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absolutism

noun

the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.

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10
Starts with
A
Ends with
M
Contains
BS
Scrabble score
14

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ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩

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noun

  1. the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.

noun

  1. an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.

noun

  1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

noun

  1. dominance through threat of punishment and violence

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