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autocratichaving unlimited power; ruling with absolute authority; dictatorial

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having unlimited power; ruling with absolute authority; dictatorial

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

Korean meaning: 독재적인, 전제적인, 절대적 권력을 가진

Korean pronunciation: 오터**크래**틱

Example Sentences

  • My mom becomes autocratic when it comes to cleaning my room - resistance is futile!
  • The autocratic chef refused to let anyone else touch his precious recipes.
  • His autocratic management style made employees feel like they were working for a medieval king.

autocratic

ADJECTIVE

//ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk//

having unlimited power; ruling with absolute authority; dictatorial

autocratic concept
💡 Concept

a king sits rigidly on an enormous golden throne, pointing his scepter downward at kneeling subjects. His crown gleams as he makes a harsh decree with a stern expression. The pointed scepter causes the people below to bow their heads lower in fear. Several guards stand at attention while servants tremble as they await orders. Noble advisors keep their distance, none daring to speak or question the ruler's commands. having unlimited power and ruling with absolute authority

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixauto--
Rootcrat
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Greek 'autokratēs' meaning 'one who rules by himself.' The term described rulers who held absolute power without sharing authority with others.

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🎵Rhyme

democraticaristocraticbureaucratic
democratic
aristocratic
bureaucratic

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom becomes autocratic when it comes to cleaning my room - resistance is futile!

The autocratic chef refused to let anyone else touch his precious recipes.

😄 Fun example

His autocratic management style made employees feel like they were working for a medieval king.

😄 Fun example

The autocratic principal banned all fun activities, earning the nickname 'The Fun Police.'

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dictatorialtyrannicalauthoritariandespoticdomineering

Antonyms

democraticliberalpermissive

Related

autocratautocracytotalitarianauthoritative