Anocratic is a word that describes a type of government which has limited power. Synonyms for anocratic include semi-democratic, semi-authoritarian, partially democratic, hybrid regime, transitional government, and oligarchic. These words all describe a government that has elements of both democracy and authoritarianism, either due to a country's political history or ongoing political circumstances. Anocratic governments may have some democratic processes, such as regular elections or a constitution, but also have limited civil liberties, restrictions on media, and limited opposition political parties. These countries may also have an influential ruling elite or powerful military factions, further limiting the freedom and authority of the government.