Dictionary Entry
autocratic
Part of SpeechadjectiveWord FrequencyCommon (4.07)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
In a Sentence
“In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.”
Published Usage Examples
“China deserves the label autocratic, but you can barely call it communist at all when they've been deliberately and openly enacting capitalist reforms for the last three decades.”
“The 11 were unhappy about what they described as her autocratic and undemocratic leadership as ANCWL president.”
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