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autocratic

/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
au · to · crat · ic ˌɔː · tə · ˈkræt · ɪk
English Definition
adj. relating to a ruler who has absolute power
中文释义
专制的,独裁的
Significado en Español
autocrático
한국어 뜻
독재적인, 전제적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuyên quyền, độc tài
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Example Sentence

The manager's autocratic style upset the staff.

经理专制的风格让员工们感到不满。

Synonyms
dictatorial authoritarian domineering
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “autocratic”:

  1. A dictatorial
  2. B democratic
  3. C collaborative
  4. D egalitarian
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A — dictatorial. “autocratic” means adj. relating to a ruler who has absolute power

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ emperor made every single decision entirely by himself.

  1. A autocratic
  2. B democratic
  3. C fair
  4. D gentle
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A — autocratic. “autocratic” means adj. relating to a ruler who has absolute power

Common questions about “autocratic”

What does “autocratic” mean?

autocratic — adj. relating to a ruler who has absolute power. In Chinese: 专制的,独裁的.

How do you pronounce “autocratic”?

autocratic is pronounced /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: au · to · crat · ic.

How do you use “autocratic” in a sentence?

The manager's autocratic style upset the staff. (经理专制的风格让员工们感到不满。)

What are synonyms for “autocratic”?

dictatorial, authoritarian, domineering — all close in meaning to autocratic (adj. relating to a ruler who has absolute power).

Is “autocratic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. autocratic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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