Autocratic Meaning in English
word
ˌɔtəˈkɹætɪk
aw-tuh-KRAT-ik
ˌɔːtəʊkɹˈætɪk
aw-tuh-KRAT-ik
Definition
An autocratic person or system has all the power or control, with little or no input from others.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or academic; often used in political contexts ('autocratic regime') or to criticize bosses/leaders who make all decisions alone. Related words: 'autocracy' (noun), 'dictatorial'. Rare in spoken casual English.
Spanish: autocráticoPortuguese (BR): autocráticoPortuguese (PT): autocráticoChinese (Simplified): 专制的Chinese (Traditional): 專制的Hindi: स्वेच्छाचारीArabic: استبداديBengali: স্বৈরতান্ত্রিক - একনায়কতান্ত্রিকRussian: автократический - диктаторскийJapanese: 独裁的Vietnamese: độc đoán - chuyên quyềnKorean: 독재적인Turkish: otokratik - diktatöryelUrdu: آمرانہIndonesian: otoriter - otokratis
Example Sentences
The country was ruled by an autocratic leader for many years.
basic
An autocratic boss never asks the team for advice.
basic
Many people fear autocratic governments.
basic
He has such an autocratic way of making decisions—he never listens to anyone else.
natural
The new policies seemed a bit too autocratic for a modern workplace.
natural
If you’re too autocratic, people will stop sharing their ideas with you.
natural