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The synonyms of “Autocracy” are: autarchy, absolutism, absolute power, totalitarianism, dictatorship, despotism, tyranny, monocracy
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “autocracy” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| absolute power | Something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative. |
| absolutism | The holding of absolute principles in political, philosophical, or theological matters. |
| autarchy | A political system governed by a single individual. |
| despotism | A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc. Some nations are democracies others are despotisms. |
| dictatorship | Absolute authority in any sphere. The effects of forty years of dictatorship. |
| monocracy | A system of government by one person only. |
| totalitarianism | A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. Democratic countries were fighting against totalitarianism. |
| tyranny | Dominance through threat of punishment and violence. The tyranny of the nine to five day. |
| authoritarian | An authoritarian person. An authoritarian regime. |
| bureaucratic | Over-concerned with procedure at the expense of efficiency or common sense. Well established bureaucratic procedures. |
| despot | A ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way. |
| despotism | The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way. The ideology of enlightened despotism. |
| devout | Deeply religious H.L.Mencken. The most devout environmentalist. |
| dictator | (in ancient Rome) a chief magistrate with absolute power, appointed in an emergency. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime. |
| dictatorship | Government by a dictator. The effects of forty years of dictatorship. |
| dominate | Have dominance or the power to defeat over. Her husband completely dominates her. |
| domineering | Tending to domineer. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear. |
| fascism | (in general use) extreme authoritarian, oppressive, or intolerant views or practices. This is yet another example of health fascism in action. |
| fascist | An adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views. Eastern European fascists could win power only with support from the Nazis. |
| feudal | Of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism. The feudal system. |
| government | Government the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed. A democratic form of government. |
| illiberal | Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behaviour. Illiberal and anti democratic policies. |
| monocracy | A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc. |
| monopolize | Have or take the greatest share of. OPEC wants to monopolize oil. |
| oligarchy | Government by an oligarchy. The big cities were notoriously in the hands of the oligarchy of local businessmen. |
| oppression | The state of being subject to oppressive treatment. A response to collective poverty and oppression. |
| persecution | Persistent annoyance or harassment. His persecution at the hands of other students. |
| plutocracy | A political system governed by the wealthy people. Officials were drawn from the new plutocracy. |
| political | Involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians. A political crime. |
| proletarian | A member of the proletariat. They are true proletarians. |
| regime | A coordinated programme for the promotion or restoration of health a regimen. A tax regime. |
| religious | A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience. Both men were deeply religious and moralistic. |
| reverent | Showing great reverence for god. A reverent silence. |
| suppress | Consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior. Suppress a smile. |
| theocracy | A political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided. It is a society just emerging from theocracy. |
| totalitarianism | A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. Democratic countries were fighting against totalitarianism. |
| tyranny | Cruel and oppressive government or rule. The tyranny of her stepmother. |
| tyrant | A tyrant flycatcher. The tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations. |
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