Autocracy is a form of government in which absolute power is held by one person, known as an autocrat.

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.

AUTOCRATIC definition: 1. demanding that people obey completely, without asking or caring about anyone else's opinions…. Learn more.

Autocratic definition: pertaining to or of the nature of autocracy or of an autocrat; absolute. See examples of AUTOCRATIC used in a sentence.

An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice. The people have grown intolerant in recent weeks of the King's autocratic ways.

Definition of autocratic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define autocratic. autocratic synonyms, autocratic pronunciation, autocratic translation, English dictionary definition of autocratic. adj. 1. Relating to or being an autocrat. 2. Tending to impose one's …

Aug 6, 2025 · autocratic (comparative more autocratic, superlative most autocratic) Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government. …

autocratic, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Autocratic describes a way of ruling, but not in a nice way. An autocratic leader is one who rules with an iron fist; in other words — someone with the behavior of a dictator. Autocratic rulers don't tend to be …