dictatorship of the proletariat
Marxist political term; refers to the transitional state where the working class holds political power. Often used in discussions of communism and socialist theory.
See also: プロレタリア独裁
In Marxism, the dictatorship of the proletariat is considered a transitional stage from capitalism to communism.
Compound of プロレタリアート (from German 'Proletariat') and 独裁 (dictatorship).