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Word entry · 10 letters

autocratic

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"Dictatorial"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ˌɔːtəˈkɹætɪk/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aacciorttuStarts with AEnds with C1 cluesCommon crossword word
1A2U3T4O5C6R7A8T9I10C

Definitions

  1. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

Word origin

From autocrat + -ic, equivalent to auto- + -cratic.

Used in a sentence

  • In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
  • 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.
  • Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.

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