benevolent dictatorship

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Definition of benevolent dictatorship in English English dictionary

A dictatorship in which the leader has power only because the people choose to allow them to remain. This necessitates a wise use of power and generally prevents abuses since the benevolent dictator loses power if they are unsuitable

Attributive form of benevolent dictatorship, noun

Hyphenation

be·nev·o·lent dic·ta·tor·ship

Turkish pronunciation

bınevılınt dîkteytırşîp

Pronunciation

/bəˈnevələnt dəkˈtātərˌsʜəp/ /bəˈnɛvələnt dɪkˈteɪtɜrˌʃɪp/