Autocrat

/ˈɔːtəˌkræt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A ruler who has absolute power.

The autocrat imposed strict laws without seeking the consent of the people.

A person who rules with absolute power or authority.

In his business, he acted like an autocrat, making all decisions without consulting his team.

A person that dictates or has a controlling influence over a particular organization or movement.

The autocrat of the charity controlled every aspect of its operations with an iron fist.

From the Greek 'autokratēs', meaning 'self-ruler'.

benevolent autocrat

A ruler who exercises power for the welfare of their subjects.

autocratic rule

A system of governance in which one person has absolute control over the government.

autocratic leadership

A leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions.

dictatorship

A form of government in which a single person or party holds absolute power.

totalitarian

Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial.

Control freak

He's such a control freak; he operates like an autocrat.

Bossy

Her autocratic style made her seem very bossy to her colleagues.