Autocratic
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
Autocratic (adj)
- A system of government where one person has almost all power and makes decisions without needing others’ agreement.
- Using power in a strict way, expecting people to obey and having little respect for their opinions.
- 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.