noun
autocrat
Autocrat (noun) means an absolute ruler with infinite power.
noun
1
An absolute ruler with infinite power.
2
A title borne by some such monarchs, as in Byzantium and tsarist Russia.
3
Until the 20th century, a favorable description of a ruler who was connected with the concept of lack of conflicts of interest and an indication of grandeur and power.
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What is the meaning of autocrat?
"autocrat" (noun) means an absolute ruler with infinite power.
What are the different meanings of autocrat?
"autocrat" has 3 main meanings: 1. An absolute ruler with infinite power; 2. A title borne by some such monarchs, as in Byzantium and tsarist Russia; 3. Until the 20th century, a favorable description of a ruler who was connected with the concept of lack of conflicts of interest and an indication of grandeur and power.