Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
autocrata
noun
/ɔːˈtɒkrə.tə/
Definition
A ruler with absolute power or authority, typically one who governs without the consent of those being ruled.
Examples
- The autocrat imposed strict laws that limited personal freedoms.
- During the meeting, the autocrat dismissed any suggestions from his advisors.
Meaning
An autocrat is someone who has total control over a country or organization, making decisions unilaterally without input from others.
Synonyms
- dicator
- despot
- tyrant