| word | autocratic |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) Having to do with a form of government in which one person rules. (2) Resembling the ruler of such a government. |
| eg_sentence | It's hard to believe that a guy who seems so nice to his friends is an autocratic boss who sometimes fires people just because he's in a bad mood. |
| explanation | Autos in Greek means “same” or “self,” so in an autocratic government all the power is held by the leader him- or herself. Autocratic governments are often called dictatorships, or sometimes autocracies. In everyday life, a teacher, a parent, or a football coach can all behave like autocrats as well |
| IPA | ˌɔtəˈkrætɪk |
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