caesarism
/sɪˈzɛrɪzəm/
noun
- A system of government in which a single leader holds absolute power, often with military support, similar to the rule of Julius Caesar.
- Caesarism often arises during times of political crisis when people look for a strong leader.
- Some critics accused the president of moving toward caesarism by ignoring the legislature.
- The historian argued that the dictator's rule was a classic example of caesarism.
Synonyms
Antonyms