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autocrat

Syllabification: (au·to·crat)
Pronunciation: /ˈôtəˌkrat/
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Definition of autocrat

noun

  • a ruler who has absolute power.
  • someone who insists on complete obedience from others; an imperious or domineering person.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French autocrate, from Greek autokratēs, from autos 'self' + kratos 'power'

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