autocrat

• Nom désignant une personne qui détient un pouvoir absolu et sans partage, souvent exercé de manière arbitraire ou oppressive, comme un souverain absolu ou un dirigeant tyrannique.

A noun referring to a ruler or person who holds absolute power, often in a cruel or oppressive manner.

1. Absolute rulerC1formal

   A ruler who holds absolute power and authority, often governing without legal or constitutional limits.

   Autocrate

   • The autocrat suppressed all forms of dissent.
   • Under the autocrat's rule, the people had no voice.
   • History is filled with stories of cruel autocrats.

   Synonymesabsolutistdespotdictatoroppressortotalitariantyrant

2. Oppressive dictatorC1formal

   A person who exercises power in a harsh, cruel, and oppressive manner, often disregarding the rights of others.

   Dictateur oppressif

   • The autocrat's regime was marked by brutality and fear.
   • Citizens lived in constant terror under the autocrat.
   • The autocrat's oppressive policies led to widespread suffering.

   Synonymesdespotdictatoroppressorstrongmantotalitariantyrant

   Antonymesdemocratemancipatorliberator