Autokrasya (en. Autocracy)

au-to-kra-sya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of government where power is concentrated in a single person.
Autocracy often results in the lack of freedom for citizens.
Ang autokrasya ay karaniwang nagreresulta sa kawalan ng kalayaan ng mga mamamayan.
System of governance where decisions come from a powerful individual.
Under autocracy, there is no room for democratic process.
Sa ilalim ng autokrasya, walang puwang para sa demokratikong proseso.
Government that promotes law and order through dictatorship.
Autocracy offers fast decisions but comes with the risk of exploitation.
Ang autokrasya ay nag-aalok ng mabilis na desisyon ngunit may kaakibat na panganib ng pagsasamantala.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'autokrator' meaning 'sole ruler'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leadership of one person
a situation where all power rests with an individual.
pamumuno ng isang tao

Related Words

democracy
A system of government where people have the power to elect representatives.
demokrasya
dictator
A person with absolute power in a state.
diktador

Slang Meanings

One person's overwhelming power
For him, it feels like an autocracy is happening in the office, because he is the only one with a voice in everything.
Para sa kanya, parang autokrasya na ang nangyayari sa opisina, dahil siya lang ang may boses sa lahat.
Dictatorial governance
The autocracy in the country creates fear among people to speak up.
Ang autokrasya sa bansa ay nagdudulot ng takot sa mga tao na magsalita.
Full of anger and control
As long as his autocracy is there, no opinion can slip through.
Basta't nandiyan ang autokrasya niya, walang makakalusot na opinyon.