alleenheerschappij

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of alleen +‎ heerschappij.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑˈleːn.ɦeːr.sxɑˌpɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: al‧leen‧heer‧schap‧pij

Noun

alleenheerschappij f (plural alleenheerschappijen)

  1. autocracy, dictatorial rule by a single person
    Synonym: autocratie
  2. hegemony, exclusive supremacy in the political sphere or (figurative) in a specific field; not necessarily by one person

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: alleenheerskappy
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