autarchy

• Nom désignant la politique d'autosuffisance économique et d'indépendance d'une nation, ou un système politique dans lequel une seule personne détient le pouvoir absolu.

A noun referring to a policy of economic self-sufficiency and independence for a nation, or a political system where a single individual holds absolute power.

1. Economic self-sufficiencyC1formalpolitical

   A national policy of economic independence, aiming to be self-reliant and not dependent on imports from other countries.

   Autarcie économique

   • The country pursued a policy of autarchy to protect its domestic industries.
   • During the war, the nation was forced into autarchy due to trade blockades.
   • Autarchy often leads to a reduction in the variety of goods available to consumers.

   Synonymesautarkyself-relianceself-sufficiency

   Antonymesfree tradeglobalizationinterdependence

2. Absolute rule by one personC1formalpolitical

   A system of government where a single individual holds supreme power and authority, often without constitutional limits.

   Autocratie

   • The ancient kingdom was an autarchy ruled by a powerful emperor.
   • Autarchy can lead to rapid decision-making but often suppresses individual freedoms.
   • The philosopher criticized autarchy as an unstable form of governance.

   Synonymesabsolutismautocracydespotismdictatorshipmonocracyone-man ruletotalitarianism