autocrat — a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːtəkræt/
Korean meaning: 절대적인 권력을 가지고 독재적으로 통치하는 사람, 독재자
Korean pronunciation: **오**터크랫
Example Sentences
- The office autocrat wouldn't let anyone use the good coffee machine.
- My mom turns into a kitchen autocrat during dinner prep - no one dares to enter!
- The country suffered under the autocrat's oppressive policies for decades.
autocrat
NOUN//ˈɔːtəkræt//
a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way
a ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way
The autocrat dismisses both democrat and diplomat.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, '스스로(auto) 다스리는(crat) 사람'이라는 뜻에서 유래되었습니다. 마치 혼자서 모든 것을 결정하고 싶어하는 사람의 모습을 떠올리면 됩니다.
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📝Examples
“The office autocrat wouldn't let anyone use the good coffee machine.”
“My mom turns into a kitchen autocrat during dinner prep - no one dares to enter!”
“The country suffered under the autocrat's oppressive policies for decades.”
“He was known as the autocrat of the classroom, never allowing students to question his methods.”
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