What is the opposite of democracy?

The opposite of democracy is dictatorship or autocracy. In a dictatorship, a single individual or a small group of people have complete control over the government and the country. The citizens have little or no say in how the government functions, and there is typically no freedom of speech or press. Dictators typically come to power through force, such as a military coup or a rigged election, and they maintain power through censorship, intimidation, and violence. In a dictatorship, the economy is often controlled by the government and opposition to the dictatorship is often punished severely.