Awtokratik (en. Autocratic)

aw-to-kra-tik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A form of governance where all power is concentrated in one person.
Autocratic policies often lead to public discontent.
Ang mga patakarang awtokratik ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng kawalang-kasiyahan ng mamamayan.
A leadership style in which decisions are made by a leader without needing the opinions of others.
His autocratic leadership style does not please team members.
Ang kanyang awtokratik na istilo ng pamumuno ay hindi nakalulugod sa mga miyembro ng koponan.
A system where individual rights and freedoms are limited in the name of leadership.
The laws under an autocratic system do not provide sufficient protection for individuals.
Ang mga batas sa ilalim ng isang awtokratik na sistema ay hindi nagbibigay ng sapat na proteksyon sa mga indibidwal.

Etymology

From the Greek word 'autokratia' meaning 'rule by one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

autocratic regime
A system of governance led by a person with absolute power.
awtokratik na rehimen
autocratic leadership
Leadership where the leader has complete control and does not give a voice to others.
awtokratik na liderato

Related Words

democratic
A form of governance where power is shared among the citizens.
demokratik
monarchy
A form of governance where a king or queen rules.
monarkiya

Slang Meanings

Full of orders
He always has a style that's just full of orders; it's really autocratic.
Lagi na lang puro utos ang style niya, talagang awtokratik.
Has power
Here, he's autocratic because he has the power to lead.
Eto, awtokratik kasi siya, may kapangyarihan siyang mamuno.
Who's the boss?
Wow, our boss is so autocratic; he makes all the decisions.
Grabe, awtokratik ang dating ng boss namin, lahat ng desisyon siya lang ang may say.
No beating around the bush
He's autocratic because he always gets straight to the point, no beating around the bush.
Awtokratik kasi siya, laging diretso sa punto, walang paliguy-ligoy.