Autokratiko (en. Autocratic)

/aʊtɔːkrəˈtɪkoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Referring to a type of government or system where power is concentrated in a single person.
In an autocratic system, all decisions are made by one person.
Sa isang autokratikong sistema, ang lahat ng desisyon ay ginagawa ng isang tao.
Means an individual has absolute power without facing opposition.
His leadership style is considered autocratic and does not allow for others' opinions.
Ang kanyang estilo ng pamumuno ay itinuturing na autokratiko at hindi nagbibigay ng puwang para sa opinyon ng iba.
A leadership that is not based on democratic processes.
In autocratic countries, people often have no voice in decisions.
Sa mga autokratikong bansa, madalas na ang mga tao ay walang boses sa mga desisyon.

Etymology

Greek: 'autokratēs' meaning 'having absolute power'

Common Phrases and Expressions

autocratic government
A government run by an autocrat.
autokratikong pamahalaan

Related Words

dictator
A leader who has absolute and unchecked power in a state.
diktador
rule
The policies enforced under an autocratic government.
panuntunan

Slang Meanings

A person who always wants to be in control.
He really is autocratic! Whatever he says, that's what we follow.
Siya talaga, autokratiko! Kahit anong sabihin niya, yun ang sundin namin.
A leader who does not care about the opinions of others.
Our boss is super autocratic, he doesn’t listen to our ideas.
Yung boss namin, super autokratiko, di siya nakikinig sa ideas namin.
Having total control over a situation.
I feel like his decisions are autocratic! There’s no chance for others.
Feeling ko ang mga desisyon niya, autokratiko! Wala nang pagkakataon ang iba.