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- [aw-tahr-kee]
- /ˈɔ tɑr ki/
- /ˈɔːtɑːkɪ/
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- [aw-tahr-kee]
- /ˈɔ tɑr ki/
Definitions of autarchy word
- noun autarchy unlimited rule; autocracy 3
- noun autarchy self-government; self-rule 3
- noun autarchy absolute rule or sovereignty; autocracy 3
- noun autarchy a country under such rule 3
- abbreviation AUTARCHY autarky 3
- noun plural autarchy absolute sovereignty. 1
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Origin of autarchy
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65, autarchy is from the Greek word autarchía self-rule. See aut-, -archy
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Parts of speech for Autarchy
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autarchy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
autarchy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for autarchy
noun autarchy
- tyranny — arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority. Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, dictatorship.
- dictatorship — Dictatorship is government by a dictator.
- monocracy — government by only one person; autocracy.
- autocracy — Autocracy is government or control by one person who has complete power.
- despotism — Despotism is cruel and unfair government by a ruler or rulers who have a lot of power.
Antonyms for autarchy
noun autarchy
- democracy — A democracy is a country in which the people choose their government by voting for it.
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