Enlightened absolutism Synonyms

Definitions for Enlightened


  • (adjective) having knowledge and spiritual insight
  • (adjective) characterized by full comprehension of the problem involved
  • (noun) people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

Definitions for Absolutism


  • (noun) a system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power
  • (noun) a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
  • (noun) the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government