bigmanism

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noun

Synonym of autocracy, especially (historical) corrupt autocratic rule in Nigeria.

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autocracy
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Meanings

nounbigmanism (uncountable)
  1. NigeriauncountableSynonym of autocracy, especially (historical) corrupt autocratic rule in Nigeria.

    Synonyms: autocracy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of autocracy, especially (historical) corrupt autocratic rule in Nigeria.

Similar
autocracy

Origin

From big man + -ism.

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APA

bigmanism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bigmanism

MLA

“bigmanism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bigmanism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bigmanism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bigmanism.

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