tyranny of the masses

noun

Synonym of tyranny of the majority.

Meanings

nountyranny of the masses (usually uncountable, plural tyrannies of the masses)

plural tyrannies of the masses

  1. uncountableusuallySynonym of tyranny of the majority.

    Synonyms: tyranny of the majority

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of tyranny of the majority.

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APA

tyranny of the masses. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tyranny%20of%20the%20masses

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Chicago

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