Autocracy: meaning, definitions and examples

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autocracy

 

[ ษ”หหˆtษ’krษ™si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

form of government

A system of government in which one person has absolute power and authority over the country or state.

Synonyms

despotism, dictatorship, tyranny

Examples of usage

  • The autocracy in that country has led to widespread oppression and lack of freedom.
  • The autocracy was overthrown in a popular uprising.
Context #2 | Noun

leadership style

A leadership style in which a leader or ruler has absolute power and makes decisions without consulting others.

Synonyms

authoritarianism, dominance, totalitarianism

Examples of usage

  • The CEO's autocracy led to low morale among the employees.
  • His autocracy stifled creativity and innovation within the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "autocracy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น autocracia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅ‡เคšเฅเค›เคพเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Autokratie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ autokrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะบั€ะฐั‚ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autokracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ฌ่ฃๆ”ฟๆฒป (ใฉใใ•ใ„ใ›ใ„ใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autocratie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autocracia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otokrasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์ œ ์ •์น˜ (jeonje jeongchi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูƒู… ุงู„ูุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ autokracie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ autokracia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ“ๅˆถ (zhuฤnzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtokracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพะบั€ะฐั‚ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒ™แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ avtokratiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autocracia

Word origin

The term 'autocracy' originates from the Greek words 'auto' meaning self and 'kratos' meaning power. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Autocracy has been a prevalent form of governance throughout history, with examples including ancient empires, monarchies, and modern dictatorships.

See also: autocrat, autocratic.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,397, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.