autocratic

comparative more autocratic · superlative most autocratic

1. Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

   In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.

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   Within democracies, nationalist leaders with autocratic impulses – from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil to presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen in France – have seen defeats in recent months.

   2022 December 1, John Avlon, “Opinion: The tide is turning against autocracy”, in CNN

   Synonyms: bossy

2. derogatoryOf or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.

   Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.

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   Donna became autocratic the day Daniel born, and she realized she had absolute power over another human being.

   2013, Bernardine Evaristo, Mr Loverman, Penguin Books (2020), page 213