Autocratically: meaning, definitions and examples
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autocratically
[ ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪkli ]
leadership style
In an autocratic manner, with absolute power and control over decision-making.
Synonyms
authoritatively, dictatorially
Examples of usage
- She managed the team autocratically, making all the decisions herself.
- The CEO ruled autocratically, not allowing any input from the employees.
behavior
Behaving in a way that shows a desire to control others and make decisions without considering their input.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He acted autocratically, ignoring the opinions of his colleagues.
- She spoke autocratically, expecting everyone to follow her orders without question.
Translations
Translations of the word "autocratically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 autocraticamente
🇮🇳 स्वेच्छाचारी तरीके से
🇩🇪 autokratisch
🇮🇩 secara otokratis
🇺🇦 автократично
🇵🇱 autokratycznie
🇯🇵 専制的に
🇫🇷 autocratiquement
🇪🇸 autocráticamente
🇹🇷 otokratik olarak
🇰🇷 독재적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل استبدادي
🇨🇿 autokraticky
🇸🇰 autokraticky
🇨🇳 专制地
🇸🇮 avtokratsko
🇮🇸 einræðislega
🇰🇿 автократтық түрде
🇬🇪 ავტოკრატულად
🇦🇿 avtokratik olaraq
🇲🇽 autocráticamente
Word origin
The word 'autocratically' is derived from the noun 'autocrat', which originated in the mid 17th century. It combines the Greek roots 'auto-' (self) and '-crat' (ruler), referring to a ruler with absolute power. The adverb 'autocratically' emerged later, in the 19th century, to describe actions or decisions made in an autocratic manner.