autocratic

adj
/ˌɔːtəˈkɹætɪk/UK/ˌɑtoʊˈkɹætɪk/US

Etymology

From autocrat + -ic, equivalent to auto- + -cratic.

  1. derived from αὐτοκρατής — “sovereign
  2. borrowed from autocrate
  3. formed as autocratic — “autocrat + -ic

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat

    Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

    • In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
    • Within democracies, nationalist leaders with autocratic impulses – from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil to presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen in France – have seen defeats in recent months.
  2. Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.

    • Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
    • Donna became autocratic the day Daniel born, and she realized she had absolute power over another human being.

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