autocratic

Also au·to·crat·i·cal

[aw-tuh-krat-ik]

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.

Other Word Forms

• autocratically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of autocratic¹

First recorded in 1815–25; autocrat + -ic

Example Sentences

In 2024, 45 countries were moving toward more autocratic government across the globe, including in places like Hungary, Turkey, Mexico, Greece and Ghana.

From BBC

What do these recent events in Brazil potentially mean for the global autocratic project?

From Salon

They appear to be using Kirk’s assassination as a pretext for a more restrictive autocratic crackdown on their political opponents and the media.

From Salon

His personalist rule is a defining feature of autocratic and authoritarian regimes.

From Salon

Each day, his autocratic power and dictatorial aspirations continue to grow.

From Salon

Related Words

• arbitrary 
• dictatorial 
• domineering 
• imperious 
• tyrannical