Autokratik (en. Autocratic)
aw-toh-kra-tik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a system of governance where power lies with a single person.
The government under the previous leader was considered autocratic.
Ang pamahalaan sa ilalim ng nakaraang lider ay itinuring na autokratik.
Related to a type of leadership that restricts citizens' rights.
In an autocratic state, people are not free to express their opinions.
Sa isang autokratik na estado, hindi malaya ang mga tao na ipahayag ang kanilang opinyon.
Demonstrating the qualities of a leader with total control over decisions.
He is an autocratic leader who does not accept input from his colleagues.
Siya ay isang autokratik na lider na hindi tumatanggap ng saloobin mula sa kanyang mga kasamahan.
Etymology
from the Greek word 'autokrates'
Common Phrases and Expressions
autocratic government
a system of governance where power lies with a single person
autokratik na pamahalaan
Related Words
dictator
A person with absolute power in a country or state.
diktador
totalitarian
A type of government where the state has total control over all aspects of people's lives.
totalitaryan
Slang Meanings
bossy
Why is he like that, acting all autocratic to everyone in the group chat?
Bakit siya ganyan, parang autokratik sa lahat ng tao sa group chat?
cruel leader
Our boss is so autocratic, like a cruel leader who doesn’t care about our opinions.
Sobrang autokratik ng boss namin, parang malupit na leader na walang pakialam sa opinyon namin.
dictator
I don’t want to work for their company, it seems autocratic, like they have a dictator style.
Ayaw kong magtrabaho sa kumpanya nila, mukhang autokratik, parang diktador ang style nila.