autocratic

/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/ /ˌɑːtəˈkrætɪk/

Meanings

adjective

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

Examples :

"In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic."

politics government

adjective

Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.

Examples :

"Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues."

politics government

Related Words

minister noun

/ˈmɪnɪstə/ /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

autocracy noun

/ɔˈtɑːkrəsi/ /əˈtɑːkrəsi/

A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

"The school principal's decisions, made without consulting teachers or parents, created a feeling of autocracy within the institution. "

demeanour noun

/dɪˈmiːnər/ /dɪˈmiːnjər/

The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

"A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others."

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

arbitrary noun

/ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/

Anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

"The teacher assigned an arbitrary number of homework problems for the weekend. "

colleagues noun

/ˈkɒliːɡz/ /ˈkɑliɡz/

A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

""At the hospital, Dr. Lee often shares her research with her colleagues." "

independent noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.

"The independent candidate ran for student council, appealing to voters who weren't loyal to any particular group. "

autocrat noun

/ˈɔːtəkræt/ /ˈɑːtəkræt/

An absolute ruler with infinite power.

"The principal, acting as an autocrat, made all school rules without consulting teachers or students. "

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

increasingly adverb

/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/ /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

Increasing in amount or intensity

"The dog's barking became increasingly louder throughout the night. "