Autocratic Definition & Meaning

Autocratic meaning


Autocratic adjective

/ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/

  An autocratic organisation or person has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.

an autocratic leader

an autocratic manager

The country was ruled by an autocratic tyrant.

We have grown intolerant of his autocratic ways.

The president resigned after 25 years of autocratic rule.

His autocratic government has reduced the nation to poverty and desperation.


Synonyms & Similar Words

oppressive despotic unlimited dictatorial tyrannic tyrannical czarist authoritarian arbitrary domineering totalitarian

Antonyms & Near Antonyms limited democratic constitutional restricted lawful republican restrained circumscribed


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