1. plural of monocracy; governments or systems of rule by a single person
Usage: formal; political science

Examples

• The region’s history was marked by a series of brutal monocracies.
• Political scientists studied the collapse of several monocracies in the 20th century.
• The transition from monocracies to democratic governments proved challenging.
• Ancient monocracies often relied on military force to maintain power.
• The book examines how monocracies differ from other forms of authoritarian rule.
• Citizens under monocracies typically have limited political freedoms.