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autocratic

[aw-tuh-krat-ik] / ˌɔ təˈkræt ɪk /


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Autocratic monarchs once left an echo of their glory in the ruins of the megaprojects they commanded at the peak of their unchallenged power.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Autocratic leaders draw inspiration and strategy ideas from one another.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Autocratic, micromanaging, always right, insecure and inexperienced bad.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Autocratic governments around the world learned from Egypt and have invested in online-surveillance gear.

From Economist • Mar. 23, 2016

What they insisted on was a considerable limitation of the Autocratic Power; and on that point the Emperor has hitherto shown himself inexorable.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir




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