Associations to the word «Shogunate»

Wiktionary

SHOGUNATE, noun. The administration of a shogun.

Dictionary definition

SHOGUNATE, noun. A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

Wise words

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