Caesarism
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈsiːzərɪzəm/
- Formal
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cesarismo
- Though the Revolution of 1789 gave France a brief respite from this situation, "Napoleon Caesarism repeated the errors of the Romanized Monarchy," by imposing on France a "totally Latinized" code of law.
Examples
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A far healthier doctrine to inculcate among the nations would be that of self-help; and as soon as it is thoroughly understood and carried into action, Caesarism will be no more.
Academic text (1993) -
In this respect, we might also remember that in the course of an era, the period of money-economy, or Capitalism, is followed by a period of Caesarism, according to Spengler (450,464).
Academic text (1992) -
In some countries, the rise of Caesarism has led to leaders accumulating power unchecked by democratic processes.
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Many political analysts believe that Caesarism undermines traditional governance by concentrating authority in a single ruler.
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The historian argued that periods of Caesarism often arise during crises when people seek a strong central figure for stability.
Synonyms
157
4.8
A government where one person or a small group has all power and does not allow political opposition
109
6.7
One person or a small group rules a country cruelly
19
9.3
A government that controls nearly all parts of people's lives and takes away personal freedom
11
8.7
A system where one person or small group has almost all political power
7
9.6
A government where one person or group has all power and rules cruelly
6
9.3
A political system where one leader controls everything and uses force to stop opposition
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8.2
A government in which one person has all power
3
8.1
A system where one ruler has complete power
1
8.2
A government where one person has all power and others cannot oppose them
A government where one person has all power over the country and no limits
How Authoritarian
- Formal
19
9.3
- Formal
7
9.6
157
4.8
- Formal
1
9.9
5
8.2
11
8.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Caesarism comes from the name Caesar, after Julius Caesar, the Roman leader who took strong personal power. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the title czar, which also comes from Caesar, so Caesarism means a political system where one person rules alone with 'few legal limits'.