Definition of Autocracy
Autocracy
au·toc·ra·cy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a form of government in which all of the power is held by a single person, or an instance of such a system where one person holds absolute power in ruling a society, state, or country;
e.g. The country tried to avoid turning into an autocracy so that the leader would remain accountable to the people.
(noun)
a tendency to exert domineering control over something/someone;
e.g. She tends towards autocracy and likes to make decisions without consulting other people, even when it affects the group.
Similar Words
Opposite Words
Related Words
Comments
