Autarchy
noun
A system in which a country or place is fully self-sufficient, depending on its own resources rather than trading with others.
North Korea practices a form of autarchy because they're not heavily involved in international trade.
Often appears as...
- practicing autarchy
- economic autarchy
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Absolute power or control in a group or organization, ruled by a single leader.
In many ancient civilizations, autarchy was accepted as the norm, with a single individual ruling with absolute power.
Often appears as...
- political autarchy
- dictatorial autarchy
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A system in which a country or place is fully self-sufficient, depending on its own resources rather than trading with others.
North Korea practices a form of autarchy because they're not heavily involved in international trade.
Often appears as...
- practicing autarchy
- economic autarchy
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Absolute power or control in a group or organization, ruled by a single leader.
In many ancient civilizations, autarchy was accepted as the norm, with a single individual ruling with absolute power.
Often appears as...
- political autarchy
- dictatorial autarchy
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Isolation
Autarchy involves choice to be self-sufficient, rather than forced isolation due to external factors.
Bhutan maintains elements of autarchy, focusing on local agriculture rather than importing food.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Impact
In economics, autarchy can be intentional for self-empowerment or due to international sanctions.
The small island pursued autarchy to control its economic future despite global market pressures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
Culturally, autarchy may imply national pride and a self-reliant community.
The people celebrated their country's movement towards autarchy as a return to their self-reliant roots.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Isolation
Autarchy involves choice to be self-sufficient, rather than forced isolation due to external factors.
Bhutan maintains elements of autarchy, focusing on local agriculture rather than importing food.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Impact
In economics, autarchy can be intentional for self-empowerment or due to international sanctions.
The small island pursued autarchy to control its economic future despite global market pressures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
Culturally, autarchy may imply national pride and a self-reliant community.
The people celebrated their country's movement towards autarchy as a return to their self-reliant roots.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Isolation
Autarchy involves choice to be self-sufficient, rather than forced isolation due to external factors.
Bhutan maintains elements of autarchy, focusing on local agriculture rather than importing food.
Pro Tip 2/3Economic Impact
In economics, autarchy can be intentional for self-empowerment or due to international sanctions.
The small island pursued autarchy to control its economic future despite global market pressures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
Culturally, autarchy may imply national pride and a self-reliant community.
The people celebrated their country's movement towards autarchy as a return to their self-reliant roots.
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Hamilton vs. Madison and...
into a primitive autarchy, self-reliant and completely ineffectual on the global scale. They both meant it, and there was some truth to each of their claims, because each side was grossly exaggerating the views of the other in order to fight their war.
Video examples
Hamilton vs. Madison and...
into a primitive autarchy, self-reliant and completely ineffectual on the global scale. They both meant it, and there was some truth to each of their claims, because each side was grossly exaggerating the views of the other in order to fight their war.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Victoria Smurfit
Irish Actress
I think 'Trial & Retribution' as a brand can go on forever. Its joy is that it has, to an extent, a formula, which gives a comfort routine for viewers. But we allow our directors total autarchy in putting their personalities on their stories.
Quote examples
Victoria Smurfit
Irish Actress
I think 'Trial & Retribution' as a brand can go on forever. Its joy is that it has, to an extent, a formula, which gives a comfort routine for viewers. But we allow our directors total autarchy in putting their personalities on their stories.
Example 1 of 1
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