autocratic

Meanings

• adjective

  A form of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a ruler or a small elite.

  - "The autocratic ruler made all decisions without consulting his subjects."
  - "The autocratic monarch wielded absolute power over his kingdom."

• Having complete and uncontested authority or control.

  - "The autocratic boss demanded that her employees follow her orders without question."
  - "The autocratic parent ruled her household with an iron fist."

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Synonyms

despotic , dictatorial

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with autocratic
hydraulic , anatomic , static

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Variants

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autocratic , autocratical , autocratically

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Etymology

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From the Greek autokratōr, meaning 'ruler of oneself' or 'self-governing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'autocrat' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Autocratic rule is often contrasted with democratic rule, in which power is distributed among the population.

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Related Concepts

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1. authoritarianism: A political ideology that emphasizes strict obedience to authority and centralized power.

2. totalitarianism: A form of government in which the state exercises total control over every aspect of citizens' lives.

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Culture

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Autocratic rule has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with power and politics. Notable examples include George Orwell's '1984' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov'. In art, autocratic rulers have been depicted in various forms, from grand portraits to satirical cartoons.

How to Memorize "autocratic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a single person or group holding a scepter or a crown, symbolizing their absolute power and control.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a ruler making decisions behind closed doors without consulting others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'A' in autocratic stands for 'absolute' or 'authoritarian'.

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