Autocratic
adjective
When someone has complete power, like a ruler or a leader who doesn't need to consult with others to make decisions.
The company has an autocratic management style
Often appears as...
- autocratic regime
- autocratic rule
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
When someone has complete power, like a ruler or a leader who doesn't need to consult with others to make decisions.
The company has an autocratic management style
Often appears as...
- autocratic regime
- autocratic rule
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies a lack of democracy or fairness in leadership.
Her autocratic approach left no room for team input.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Used to describe situations where one person holds all the control or influence.
Despite protests, the autocratic leader dismissed all opposing views.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Political
Can refer to any domain where one person makes all decisions without consultation, not just in politics.
The autocratic coach decided the team's strategy without discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies a lack of democracy or fairness in leadership.
Her autocratic approach left no room for team input.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Used to describe situations where one person holds all the control or influence.
Despite protests, the autocratic leader dismissed all opposing views.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Political
Can refer to any domain where one person makes all decisions without consultation, not just in politics.
The autocratic coach decided the team's strategy without discussion.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies a lack of democracy or fairness in leadership.
Her autocratic approach left no room for team input.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Used to describe situations where one person holds all the control or influence.
Despite protests, the autocratic leader dismissed all opposing views.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Political
Can refer to any domain where one person makes all decisions without consultation, not just in politics.
The autocratic coach decided the team's strategy without discussion.
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
would see and I think it's something that all of us need to really take a step back and examine where we are and really what the future of the country is all that talk about autocratic rule I know but I'm gonna get into too much politics here but all that talk about autocratic rule I think we have to really want ask some deep questions
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Mustafa Akyol: Faith...
it did not share the same anti-colonial hype that you can find in some other countries in the region. Secondly, and most importantly, Turkey became a democracy earlier than any of the countries we are talking about. In 1950, Turkey had the first free and fair elections, which ended the more autocratic secular regime,
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Faith versus tradition...
share the same anti colonial hype that you can find in some other countries in the region secondly and most importantly Turkey became a democracy earlier than any of the countries we were talking about in 1950 turkey had the first free and fair elections which ended the more autocratic secular regime which was in
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The life, legacy &...
After four years, what began as an empowering revolution had isolated many influential Burkinabes. But Sankara was not ready to yield his power. He executed increasingly authoritarian actions, including banning trade unions and the free press. Eventually, his autocratic tendencies
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How can social media...
right egypt tunisia libya between when i was invited here and now we've seen it in ukraine and we're now in a world where it is obvious that there is not an autocratic government in this world that regards the spread of social media in their own country as anything other than
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How protest is...
These protests led to the overthrow of autocratic regimes and led to the introduction of multiparty elections across the continent. The ongoing third wave is correcting the shortcomings of the earlier two. If the first wave brought liberation but not democracy,
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Daniel Suarez: The kill...
while still preserving our open, civil society. We must ban the deployment and development of killer robots. Let's not succumb to the temptation to automate war. Autocratic governments and criminal organizations undoubtedly will, but let's not join them.
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What the Russian...
who used to think that our country has always been an autocratic empire and the ideas of freedom and democracy could never have prevailed, just because democracy was not our destiny. But if we take a broader look, it's not that black and white.
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Romulus Whitaker: The...
which was, in fact, a very dynamic time for conservation. We were piloted, I could say, by a highly autocratic stateswoman, but who also had an incredible passion for environment.
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Yuval Noah Harari: The...
In addition, since oil and gas often prop up autocratic and militaristic regimes, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels will be a huge boon to democracy and to peace.
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
would see and I think it's something that all of us need to really take a step back and examine where we are and really what the future of the country is all that talk about autocratic rule I know but I'm gonna get into too much politics here but all that talk about autocratic rule I think we have to really want ask some deep questions
Video examples
Mustafa Akyol: Faith...
it did not share the same anti-colonial hype that you can find in some other countries in the region. Secondly, and most importantly, Turkey became a democracy earlier than any of the countries we are talking about. In 1950, Turkey had the first free and fair elections, which ended the more autocratic secular regime,
Video examples
Faith versus tradition...
share the same anti colonial hype that you can find in some other countries in the region secondly and most importantly Turkey became a democracy earlier than any of the countries we were talking about in 1950 turkey had the first free and fair elections which ended the more autocratic secular regime which was in
Video examples
The life, legacy &...
After four years, what began as an empowering revolution had isolated many influential Burkinabes. But Sankara was not ready to yield his power. He executed increasingly authoritarian actions, including banning trade unions and the free press. Eventually, his autocratic tendencies
Video examples
How can social media...
right egypt tunisia libya between when i was invited here and now we've seen it in ukraine and we're now in a world where it is obvious that there is not an autocratic government in this world that regards the spread of social media in their own country as anything other than
Video examples
How protest is...
These protests led to the overthrow of autocratic regimes and led to the introduction of multiparty elections across the continent. The ongoing third wave is correcting the shortcomings of the earlier two. If the first wave brought liberation but not democracy,
Video examples
Daniel Suarez: The kill...
while still preserving our open, civil society. We must ban the deployment and development of killer robots. Let's not succumb to the temptation to automate war. Autocratic governments and criminal organizations undoubtedly will, but let's not join them.
Video examples
What the Russian...
who used to think that our country has always been an autocratic empire and the ideas of freedom and democracy could never have prevailed, just because democracy was not our destiny. But if we take a broader look, it's not that black and white.
Video examples
Romulus Whitaker: The...
which was, in fact, a very dynamic time for conservation. We were piloted, I could say, by a highly autocratic stateswoman, but who also had an incredible passion for environment.
Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari: The...
In addition, since oil and gas often prop up autocratic and militaristic regimes, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels will be a huge boon to democracy and to peace.
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Quote examples
Adora Svitak
American Author
In many countries, schools are preparing students to participate in a democratic environment; yet schools themselves tend to be extremely autocratic, with all high-level decisions being made by adults.
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Luchino Visconti
Italian Director
The prince in 'The Leopard' was a very complex character - at times autocratic, rude, strong - at times romantic, good, understanding - and sometimes even stupid, and above all, mysterious.
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Pat Buchanan
American Journalist
Russia and China, which have embraced autocratic capitalism, have attracted admirers and emulators by the seeming success of their strongman rule.
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William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter
American Businesswoman
Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that world anymore.
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Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Mongolian Politician
No central planning, no autocratic rule and no military regime can produce what free man can do.
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Judy Sheindlin
American Lawyer
I don't like to rule by committee. I like sort of an autocratic way of dealing with things.
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Alan Parker
British Director
I've always been completely autocratic. I've never learned to be diplomatic or democratic.
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Ksenia Sobchak
Russian Politician
I don't want to take power. I want to break the wall of this autocratic regime.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav
Indian Politician
Our mass movement will shatter this communal, fascist and autocratic center.
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Adora Svitak
American Author
In many countries, schools are preparing students to participate in a democratic environment; yet schools themselves tend to be extremely autocratic, with all high-level decisions being made by adults.
Quote examples
Luchino Visconti
Italian Director
The prince in 'The Leopard' was a very complex character - at times autocratic, rude, strong - at times romantic, good, understanding - and sometimes even stupid, and above all, mysterious.
Quote examples
Pat Buchanan
American Journalist
Russia and China, which have embraced autocratic capitalism, have attracted admirers and emulators by the seeming success of their strongman rule.
Quote examples
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Canadian Politician
Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.
Quote examples
Rosabeth Moss Kanter
American Businesswoman
Companies used to be able to function with autocratic bosses. We don't live in that world anymore.
Quote examples
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Mongolian Politician
No central planning, no autocratic rule and no military regime can produce what free man can do.
Quote examples
Judy Sheindlin
American Lawyer
I don't like to rule by committee. I like sort of an autocratic way of dealing with things.
Quote examples
Alan Parker
British Director
I've always been completely autocratic. I've never learned to be diplomatic or democratic.
Quote examples
Ksenia Sobchak
Russian Politician
I don't want to take power. I want to break the wall of this autocratic regime.
Quote examples
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Indian Politician
Our mass movement will shatter this communal, fascist and autocratic center.
Example 1 of 10
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