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autocratic

Syllabification: (au·to·crat·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌôtəˈkratik/
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Definition of autocratic

adjective

  • of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power:the constitutional reforms threatened his autocratic power
  • taking no account of other people’s wishes or opinions; domineering:an autocratic management style

Derivatives

autocratically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/
adverb

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