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autocracy in German

autocracy in German is Autokratie, Alleinherrschaft — autocracy means a system of government in which one person holds complete power and is not meaningfully answerable to voters, courts or a parliament.

autocracy in German

Autokratie
noun
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
Alleinherrschaft
noun
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

What does "autocracy" mean?

  1. noun A system of government in which one person holds complete power and is not meaningfully answerable to voters, courts or a parliament.
    "The republic slid into autocracy within a decade of the coup."
  2. noun A country or organisation ruled in this way.
    "The summit brought together several democracies and two long-established autocracies."
  3. noun Domineering control exercised by one person in a smaller setting such as a company or household.
    "The firm was run as a benign autocracy by its founder."
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autocracy in a sentence

  • The republic slid into autocracy within a decade of the coup.
  • Elections in an autocracy tend to confirm the leader rather than test him.
  • The summit brought together several democracies and two long-established autocracies.
  • The firm was run as a benign autocracy by its founder.

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What is "autocracy" in German?

"autocracy" in German is Autokratie, Alleinherrschaft. autocracy means: A system of government in which one person holds complete power and is not meaningfully answerable to voters, courts or a parliament.

How do you use "autocracy" in a sentence?

Example: "The republic slid into autocracy within a decade of the coup." In German, "autocracy" is Autokratie, Alleinherrschaft.

Are there other ways to say "autocracy" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "autocracy": Autokratie, Alleinherrschaft.

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