Despotism in Malayalam
Despotism, rule by one unchecked hand, is ഐകരാജ്യം (aikaraajyam) in Malayalam. The word belongs to political and historical writing. It covers autocracy in general as well as personal tyranny.
Most common translation
Despotism, autocracy.
ഐകരാജ്യം ജനങ്ങൾക്ക് ഒട്ടും ഇഷ്ടമായില്ല.
aikaraajyam janangalkku ottum ishtamaayilla.
The people did not like the autocracy at all.
Dictionary entry
- ഐകരാജ്യം (aikaraajyam) — Despotism, autocracy.
The single option means both despotism and autocracy, with no separate word for the despot himself.
Common questions
How do you say despotism in Malayalam?
ഐകരാജ്യം (aikaraajyam), despotism or autocratic rule.
Is it a formal word?
Yes, it appears in writing on politics and history rather than in conversation.