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autocracy

au·toc·ra·cy
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [aw-tok-ruh-see]
    • /ɔˈtɒk rə si/
    • /ɔːˈtɒk.rə.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-tok-ruh-see]
    • /ɔˈtɒk rə si/

Definitions of autocracy word

  • uncountable noun autocracy Autocracy is government or control by one person who has complete power. 3
  • countable noun autocracy An autocracy is a country or organization that is ruled by one person who has complete power. 3
  • noun autocracy government by an individual with unrestricted authority 3
  • noun autocracy the unrestricted authority of such an individual 3
  • noun autocracy a country, society, etc, ruled by an autocrat 3
  • noun autocracy government in which one person has absolute power; dictatorship; despotism 3

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Origin of autocracy

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Greek autokráteia power over oneself, sole power, equivalent to autokrat(ḗs) autocrat + -eia -ia; see -cracy

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Parts of speech for Autocracy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

autocracy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

autocracy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for autocracy

noun autocracy

  • tyranny — arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority. Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, dictatorship.
  • oppression — the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
  • despotism — Despotism is cruel and unfair government by a ruler or rulers who have a lot of power.
  • dictatorship — Dictatorship is government by a dictator.
  • absolutism — Absolutism is a political system in which one ruler or leader has complete power and authority over a country.

Antonyms for autocracy

noun autocracy

  • democracy — A democracy is a country in which the people choose their government by voting for it.

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