Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autarch
noun
/ˈɔːtɑːrk/
Definition
A ruler who has absolute power; a sovereign.
Examples
- The autarch of the region implemented strict laws to maintain order.
- In ancient times, an autarch often ruled without any checks or balances.
- Citizens under an autarch may have limited freedoms compared to those in democratic states.
Meaning
An autarch is a leader who holds complete and unrestricted control over a state or the affairs of a country.
Synonyms
- dictator
- absolute ruler
- sovran
