Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of shogunate Find synonyms for: Noun 1. dictatorship, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny, autocracy, autarchy usage: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of shogunate (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: raconteur Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language