What does Autocrat mean?
Definitions for Autocrat
ˈɔ təˌkrætau·to·crat
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Autocrat.
Princeton's WordNet
tyrant, autocrat, despotnoun
a cruel and oppressive dictator
Wiktionary
autocratnoun
An absolute ruler with infinite power
autocratnoun
A title borne by some such Monarchs, as in Byzantium and tsarist Russia
autocratnoun
Plural form of autocratrix.
Etymology: From autocrate, itself from αὐτοκρατής, from αὐτο- (combinatory form of αὐτός) + κρατία (from κράτος)
Wikipedia
Autocrat
Autocracy is a system of government in which absolute power over a state is concentrated in the hands of one person, whose decisions are subject neither to external legal restraints nor to regularized mechanisms of popular control (except perhaps for the implicit threat of a coup d'état or other forms of rebellion).In earlier times, the term autocrat was coined as a favorable description of a ruler, having some connection to the concept of "lack of conflicts of interests" as well as an indication of grandeur and power. This use of the term continued into modern times, as the Russian emperor was styled "Autocrat of all the Russias" as late as the early 20th century. In the 19th century, Eastern and Central Europe were under autocratic monarchies within the territories of which lived diverse peoples. Autocracy is the most common and durable regime type since the emergence of the state.
Webster Dictionary
Autocratadjective
an absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, Autocrat of all the Russias (a title of the Czar)
Autocratadjective
one who rules with undisputed sway in any company or relation; a despot
Etymology: [Gr. ; self + strength, strong: cf. F. autocrate. See Hard, a.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Autocrat
aw′to-krat, n. one who rules by his own power: an absolute sovereign.—n. Autoc′racy, an absolute government by one man: despotism.—adj. Autocrat′ic,—adv. Autocrat′ically. [Gr. autokratēs—autos, self, kratos, power.]
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
autocrat
A person vested with an absolute independent power, by which he is rendered unaccountable to any other for his actions. The power of the Athenian generals or commanders was usually limited, so that, at the expiration of their office, they were liable to render an account of their administration. But, on some extraordinary occasions, they were exempted from this restraint, and sent with a full and uncontrollable authority; in which sense they were styled autocrats. Somewhat similar was the Roman dictator. This term is sometimes applied to the czar of Russia.
Matched Categories
Anagrams for Autocrat »
actuator
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Autocrat in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Autocrat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Autocrat in a Sentence
I had meetings with various diplomats before the war and it was obvious that the war was coming, and what they were saying was,' you know, he still has this project, we have to let him realize his political vision,' to this day, I think not everyone is convinced that this is an autocrat.
Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all. (The autocrat of the breakfast-table)
Putin is an aging autocrat, obsessed with the legacy of his rule, and that of the failure of Soviet Union, soviet Union has been ravaged by Covid-19, and the future of Soviet Union hydrocarbon export economy looks bleak.
And when you do that, somebody like Vladimir Putin, who's got an economy that is 40-50%, driven by fossil fuels, it raises the amount of money he's making, so it makes it affordable for somebody — some autocrat — to do what he's doing. So that's number one, the Biden energy policies have facilitated what's happening in Ukraine right now.
No one can go on being a rebel too long without turning into an autocrat.
Popularity rank by frequency of use
References
Translations for Autocrat
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- المستبدArabic
- autòcrataCatalan, Valencian
- samovládceCzech
- AutokratGerman
- aŭtokratoEsperanto
- autócrataSpanish
- autocrateFrench
- autokratoIdo
- 独裁者Japanese
- autocraatDutch
- autocrataPortuguese
- самодержец, автокра́тRussian
- samodržac, autokrat, samovladarSerbo-Croatian
- autokratAlbanian
Get even more translations for Autocrat »
Translation
Find a translation for the Autocrat definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Autocrat." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 5 May 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/Autocrat>.
Discuss these Autocrat definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In