Autocratic Meaning
/ˌɔːtəˈkɹætɪk/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
adjOf or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
Sentence Examples
I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality.
I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality, somewhat inclined to charitable and social notoriety.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ manager ignored all employee suggestions and input.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The manager's ____ style made it very difficult for the team to work.
Word Origin & History
From autocrat + -ic, equivalent to auto- + -cratic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Within democracies, nationalist leaders with autocratic impulses – from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil to presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen in France – have seen defeats in recent months."
— 2022 December 1, John Avlon, “Opinion: The tide is turning against autocracy”, in CNN:
"Donna became autocratic the day Daniel born, and she realized she had absolute power over another human being."
— 2013, Bernardine Evaristo, Mr Loverman, Penguin Books (2020), page 213:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ manager ignored all employee suggestions and input.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The manager's ____ style made it very difficult for the team to work.