autocratic

adjective
UK: /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/
US: /ˌɑː.t̬əˈkræt.ɪk/

  1. Relating to a ruler who has unlimited power and makes decisions without asking anyone else

    1. The autocratic leader made all the decisions himself, ignoring everyone else. [ ] [ ]
    2. His autocratic style of management stifled creativity and discouraged employee input. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to a system of government where one person has absolute power

    1. The nation had been under autocratic rule for decades. [ ] [ ]
    2. Citizens protested against the autocratic regime, demanding more freedom. [ ] [ ]

  3. Controlling or behaving in a domineering manner

    1. She runs the office in a very autocratic way. [ ] [ ]
    2. The CEO's autocratic leadership style led to high employee turnover rates. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

despotic authoritarian tyrannical domineering dictatorial

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "autocratic" in English means: Relating to a ruler who has unlimited power and makes decisions without asking anyone else, Relating to a system of government where one person has absolute power, Controlling or behaving in a domineering manner.

The phonetic transcription of "autocratic" is /ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/ in British English and /ˌɑː.t̬əˈkræt.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "autocratic": despotic, authoritarian, tyrannical, domineering, dictatorial.

Example usage of "autocratic": "The autocratic leader made all the decisions himself, ignoring everyone else.". More examples on the page.