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/
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
The autocrat rules alone from his golden throne, ignoring every advisor's plea.
The autocrat dismisses both democrat and diplomat.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Ancient Greek, combining autos (self) and kratos (power, rule). The word originally referred to a ruler who holds absolute power independently, governing by their own authority without constraint from others.
Breakdown
auto- (self) + -crat (ruler, from Greek kratos meaning power or rule). The suffix -crat denotes one who rules or holds power in a particular domain.
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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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