Autocratic

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

Autocratic (adj)

  1. A system of government where one person has almost all power and makes decisions without needing others’ agreement.
  2. Using power in a strict way, expecting people to obey and having little respect for their opinions.
  3. Having authority that cannot be challenged, with decisions made from the top and not open to debate.

Autocratic (adjective)

Examples

  • The leader ruled with one-person rule, so others had little say.
  • The government used one-person rule, and decisions came from one leader.