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autocratic
(auto|crat¦ic)
Pronunciation:
/ɔːtəˈkratɪk/
adjective
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:
a man with a reputation for an autocratic management style
Derivatives
autocratically
Pronunciation:
/-ˈkratɪk(ə)li/
adverb
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