Awtokrata (en. Autocrat)
/aw-to-kra-ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with absolute power or authority.
Autocrats often recognize no limits to their power.
Ang mga awtokrata ay madalas na walang kinikilalang mga limitasyon sa kanilang kapangyarihan.
A leader who holds all wealth and power in a state.
Under an autocrat's rule, there can be no one challenging his decisions.
Sa ilalim ng pamamahala ng awtokrata, wala nang ibang maaaring humamon sa kanyang mga desisyon.
A type of governance where power is held by a single person.
Autocratic governance is often associated with a lack of respect for human rights.
Ang awtokratikong pamamahala ay kadalasang nauugnay sa kurang respeto sa karapatang pantao.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'autokratēs' meaning 'ruler with absolute power'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
autocratic regime
A type of government where one person has complete control.
awtokratikong rehimen
Related Words
dictatorship
A system of governance where one person or group has absolute power.
diktadura
Slang Meanings
arrogant person
There are so many autocrats in school who think they're the smartest.
Ang daming auhtokrata sa school na akala mo sila na ang pinaka-matalino.
a person who always wants to be in control
Why is that? It's like he's an autocrat in the group, always wanting to be the one in charge.
Bakit ganun? Parang nga siyang awtokrata sa grupo, laging siya lang ang masusunod.
self-centered person (you alone are the star)
Who wouldn’t get annoyed with his autocratic attitude? It's like being the only one who deserves attention.
Sino bang hindi maiirita sa awtokrata niya? Parang iskang siya lang ang kailangan pahalagahan.