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| absolute monarchy |
an authoritarian governing system in which a hereditary ruler holds complete power until death. |
| absolute power |
complete control over someone or something, esp. of a government or ruler over his citizens. |
| Aeolian |
in Greek mythology, of or relating to Aeolus, the ruler of the winds. [1/3 definitions] |
| -arch |
leader; ruler. |
| archon |
a ruler or chief. [1/2 definitions] |
| Athena |
the goddess of wisdom, the arts, and warfare, in Greek mythology. Athena was born out of the head of Zeus, ruler of the gods. In Roman mythology, Athena is called Minerva. |
| autocrat |
a ruler who has absolute or unlimited power; dictator; despot. [1/3 definitions] |
| basileus |
a ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire. |
| bey |
the native ruler of Tunis. [1/3 definitions] |
| Casbah |
the citadel and palace of a North African ruler. [1/2 definitions] |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. [1/4 definitions] |
| Constantine I |
the ruler of the Roman Empire in 306-37 A.D. (b.280A.D.?--d.337 A.D.). |
| coruler |
combined form of ruler. |
| court |
the place where a king, queen, or other important ruler lives and works. [1/8 definitions] |
| Cronus |
in Greek mythology, a Titan who becomes ruler of the world by overthrowing his father Uranus, but is then overthrown by his son, Zeus; Saturn. |
| czar |
a king or ruler, esp. the emperor of historic Russia. [2/3 definitions] |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. [1/2 definitions] |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. [1/2 definitions] |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| domain |
the land owned or under the control of a single ruler or government. [1/2 definitions] |
| dominion |
the area that a single ruler or government controls. [1/2 definitions] |
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