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- [aw-tuh-krat-ik or aw-tuh-krat-i-kuh l]
- /ˌɔ təˈkræt ɪk or ˌɔ təˈkræt ɪ kəl/
- /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tuh-krat-ik or aw-tuh-krat-i-kuh l]
- /ˌɔ təˈkræt ɪk or ˌɔ təˈkræt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of autocratic word
- adjective autocratic An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice. 3
- adjective autocratic of or relating to an absolute and unrestricted ruler 3
- adjective autocratic domineering or dictatorial 3
- adjective autocratic pertaining to or of the nature of autocracy or of an autocrat; absolute: autocratic government. 1
- adjective autocratic like an autocrat; tyrannical; despotic; domineering: autocratic behavior; an autocratic person. 1
- noun autocratic Of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power. 1
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Origin of autocratic
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; autocrat + -ic
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Parts of speech for Autocratic
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autocratic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for autocratic
adj autocratic
- domineering — inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- tyrannical — of or characteristic of a tyrant.
adjective autocratic
- repressive — tending or serving to repress: repressive laws.
- oppressive — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
Antonyms for autocratic
adj autocratic
- democratic — A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.
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