autocracy
/ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/noun
उच्चारण ऑटॉक्रसी
निरंकुश शासन, एकतंत्र
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a system of government in which one person has complete power
निरंकुश शासन, एकतंत्र
- The country slid from democracy into autocracy.
- History shows that autocracy rarely protects the rights of ordinary citizens.
- India chose democracy over autocracy after independence.
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- An autocracy leaves little room for the people's voice.
- The students read about the fall of an autocracy in Europe.
- Under autocracy, one ruler's will becomes the law.
Synonyms dictatorship tyranny
Opposite democracy
◇Word family
autocrat nounautocratic adj.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
⌂Word origin and word building
An autocrat is such a ruler; autocratic describes a bossy, domineering manner.
Autocrat ऐसे शासक को कहते हैं और autocratic का अर्थ 'तानाशाही ढंग का' है।
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Government by one person with absolute power.
'एक व्यक्ति का निरंकुश शासन' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।