Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

autocracy

noun

/ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

Definition

A system of government in which one person possesses unlimited power.

Examples

The country was ruled by an autocracy, where all decisions were made by the dictator.
Under the autocracy, citizens had little to no say in political matters.

Meaning

Autocracy refers to a form of government in which a single individual holds all the authority and makes decisions without any democratic process or checks and balances.