First Known Use: 1800
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autocrat
noun au·to·crat \ˈȯ-tə-ˌkrat\
: a person who rules with total power
Full Definition of AUTOCRAT
1
: a person (as a monarch) ruling with unlimited authority
2
: one who has undisputed influence or power
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Origin of AUTOCRAT
French autocrate, from Greek autokratēs ruling by oneself, absolute, from aut- + -kratēs ruling — more at -crat
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Rhymes with AUTOCRAT
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