Supreme Leader
Definition
The Supreme Leader is an individual who holds ultimate authority in certain countries with authoritarian regimes. They have significant control over political, military, and social affairs.
Analogy
Picture a video game where there's one player who has unlimited lives, superpowers, and can make all the rules. That player would be like the Supreme Leader in their country - they have absolute power over everything.
Related terms
Authoritarian Regime: It refers to a type of government characterized by strong central power and limited individual freedoms.
Political Affairs: These encompass activities related to politics, such as decision-making processes and policy formulation.
Military Affairs: This term refers to matters concerning the armed forces, including defense strategies and military operations.
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