die Gewaltherrschaft
Translation
tyranny, despotism, rule of force
Examples
Das Volk litt unter der Gewaltherrschaft.
The people suffered under the tyranny.
Die Gewaltherrschaft des Diktators endete.
The dictator's rule of force came to an end.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer under ((sth.dat)) to suffer under sth. The people suffered under the tyranny.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tyrannei (tyranny), Diktatur (dictatorship), Despotie (despotism); Antonyms: Demokratie (democracy), Rechtsstaat (rule of law)
Etymology
A compound of 'Gewalt' (violence, force) and 'Herrschaft' (rule, reign). Literally 'rule by force'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gewalt' (violence) + 'Herrschaft' (rule). Visualize a ruler ('Herr') using force to maintain their reign.