patrimonialism

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noun

A political system in which all power flows from the leader.

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Meanings

nounpatrimonialism (usually uncountable, plural patrimonialisms)

plural patrimonialisms

  1. uncountableusuallyA political system in which all power flows from the leader.

Origin

From patrimonial + -ism.

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Translations

German Patrimonialismus
  • Patrimonialismuspolitical system
Cite this entry
APA

patrimonialism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patrimonialism

MLA

“patrimonialism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patrimonialism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “patrimonialism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/patrimonialism.

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