autocratic

[ aw-tuh-krat-ik ]
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adjective
  1. pertaining to or of the nature of autocracy or of an autocrat; absolute autocratic government.

  2. like an autocrat; tyrannical; despotic; domineering: autocratic behavior; an autocratic person.

Origin of autocratic

1
First recorded in 1815–25; autocrat + -ic
  • Also au·to·crat·i·cal [aw-tuh-krat-i-kuhl] /ˌɔ təˈkræt ɪ kəl/ .

Other words from autocratic

  • au·to·crat·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for autocratic

autocratic

/ (ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to an absolute and unrestricted ruler

  2. domineering or dictatorial

Derived forms of autocratic

  • autocratically, adverb

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