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Meaning of autocratic
having complete control and making decisions without being limited by laws or opposition
Etymology of autocratic
The word "autocratic" comes from the Greek words "autokrates" meaning "ruling by oneself" and "kratos" meaning "power" or "rule", and the suffix "-ic" which forms an adjective
Historically, the term has been used to describe systems of government where one person holds absolute power, such as monarchies or dictatorships
Synonyms
despotic
tyrannical
dictatorial
authoritarian
oppressive
totalitarian
monarchical
imperial
absolute
arbitrary
autarchic
self-governing
sovereign
independent
self-ruling
uncontrollable
unaccountable
unregulated
unrestrained
dictative
domineering
overbearing
peremptory
imperious
commanding
dominating
ruling
governing
controlling
absolute
supreme
omnipotent
all-powerful
Definitions
- Having or showing a complete control over someone or something, and not allowing any opposition or disagreement
- * Relating to a system of government in which one person has complete control and makes decisions without being limited by laws or opposition
Usage Examples
- The autocratic leader made decisions without consulting his advisors
- * The company has an autocratic management style, with the CEO making all the important decisions
- * The autocratic government was criticized for its human rights record and lack of democratic freedoms
Antonyms
democratic
liberal
republican
constitutional
parliamentary
representative
participatory
cooperative
collaborative
consensual
consultative
deliberative
egalitarian
free
open
permissive
laissez-faire
decentralized
federal
confederal
anarchic
libertarian