Autocratic
[ɔːtə'krætɪk] or [,ɔtə'krætɪk]
Definition
(adj.) offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; 'an autocratic person'; 'autocratic behavior'; 'a bossy way of ordering others around'; 'a rather aggressive and dominating character'; 'managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way'; 'a swaggering peremptory manner' .
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Definition
(a.) Alt. of Autocratical
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Absolute, despotic.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Independent, arbitrary, despotic, irresponsible, absolute
ANT:Dependent, subordinate, re_sponsible, constitutional, limited
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Examples
- In England Sir Thomas More produced a quaint imitation of Plato's _Republic_ in his _Utopia_, setting out a sort of autocratic communism. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- His own rule was unlimited autocracy, and autocratic Islam has remained. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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