Autocratic

adjective/ˌɑtoʊˈkɹætɪk/politics
Definition
Exercising absolute or highly centralized power without meaningful input from others.
Etymology
From autocrat +‎ -ic, equivalent to auto- +‎ -cratic.
Synonyms
authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial, monocratic, tyrannical
In a sentence
  • His autocratic style drove the senior team out.
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Source
Vocabulary_Master.csv
added 2026-10-11