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Synonyms & Similar Words
authoritarian
dictatorial
tyrannical
despotic
absolute
monarchical
imperial
oppressive
repressive
suppressive
restrictive
totalitarian
fascist
communistic
autarchic
sovereign
dominating
commanding
controlling
ruling
governing
dictating
imperialistic
monocratic
oligarchic
patriarchal
matriarchal
hierarchical
bureaucratic
centralized
rigid
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unyielding
uncompromising
unrelenting
merciless
ruthless
brutal
harsh
severe
strict
stern
unyielding
dogmatic
doctrinaire
intolerant
bigoted
prejudiced
biased
partisan
one-sided
narrow-minded
close-minded
Meaning of Autocratic
having complete control and making decisions without being bound by rules or the opinions of others
Definitions
- Having or showing a tendency to complete control and making decisions without being bound by rules or the opinions of others
- * Relating to or characterized by a system of government in which one person has complete control
Etymology of Autocratic
The word "autocratic" originates from the Greek words "autokrates" meaning "self-ruler" or "one who rules by himself", and the suffix "-ic" which forms an adjective
Historically, the term has been used to describe systems of government where one person holds absolute power, such as monarchies or dictatorships
Example Uses
- The autocratic leader made decisions without consulting his advisors
- * The company has an autocratic management style, with the CEO making all the major decisions
- * The autocratic regime was characterized by a lack of freedom and a strict control over the media
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
democratic
liberal
permissive
laissez-faire
free
open
tolerant
flexible
adaptable
compromising
conciliatory
cooperative
collaborative
consensual
participatory
inclusive
egalitarian
republican
federal
decentralized
anarchic
libertarian
humanistic
altruistic
magnanimous
generous
lenient
mild
gentle
moderate
reasonable
rational
pragmatic