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autocratic

/ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/

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adjective

C1formalcommonpolitical/ˌɔː.təˈkræt.ɪk/

Describes a person, system, or rule that has absolute power or authority, often without considering the opinions of others.

ruОписывает человека, систему или правление, обладающие абсолютной властью или полномочиями, часто без учёта мнения других.esDescribe a una persona, sistema o gobierno que posee poder o autoridad absolutos, a menudo sin tener en cuenta la opinión de los demás.frQualifie une personne, un système ou un gouvernement qui détient un pouvoir absolu ou des prérogatives sans partage, souvent sans tenir compte de l'avis des autres.deBeschreibt eine Person, ein System oder eine Regierungsform mit absoluter Macht oder Befugnis, oft ohne die Meinung anderer zu berücksichtigen.ptDescreve uma pessoa, sistema ou governo que detém poder ou autoridade absoluta, frequentemente sem considerar a opinião dos outros.zh形容人或制度拥有绝对权力,常独断专行、不考虑他人意见。arيصف شخصًا أو نظامًا أو حكمًا يمتلك سلطة مطلقة أو صلاحيات كاملة، غالبًا دون اعتبار رأي الآخرين.

  1. Exercising unwarranted power C1 formal

    Behaving in an offensively self-assured manner, often exercising power that is not justified.

    • His autocratic manner alienated all his colleagues.
    • She gave an autocratic order without consulting anyone.
    • The manager's autocratic style created a tense work environment.

    ruАвторитарныйesautocrático, autoritariofrautoritairedeAutokratischptAutocráticozh专横的arمُتَسَلِّط

    Synonymes: arbitraryauthoritariandictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingperemptory

    Antonymes: deferentialdemocratichumblesubmissive

  2. Absolute rule C1 formal

    Characteristic of an absolute ruler or having complete sovereignty, often without checks or balances.

    • The country was governed by an autocratic regime for decades.
    • Autocratic leaders often suppress dissent and opposition.
    • The king's autocratic rule left no room for democratic processes.

    ruАвтократическийesAutocrático (relativo a la autocracia)frAutocratiquedeAutokratischptAutocráticozh专制的arاستبدادي

    Synonymes: absolutearbitraryautarchicauthoritariandespoticdictatorialimperioustyrannical

    Antonymes: constitutionaldemocraticrepublican

  • more autocratic comparative form
  • most autocratic superlative form