Meaning of the word autocrat in English
What does autocrat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
autocrat
US /ˈɑː.t̬ə.kræt/
UK /ˈɔː.tə.kræt/
Noun
1.
a ruler who has absolute power
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The country was ruled by an autocrat for decades.
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He was known as an autocrat who tolerated no dissent.
2.
a person who demands that people obey them completely and does not allow them to make their own decisions
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My boss is an autocrat who never listens to anyone else's ideas.
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She runs her household like an autocrat, making all decisions herself.