Vocabulary
Autocratic
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
Urdu meaning
شخصی حکومت ، مطلق العنان، آمرانہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- In fact, autocratic and authoritarian tendencies are replacing democratic norms on both sides.
- Unlike democracies, autocratic regimes tend to discourage critical information and ideas.
- Nepal`s absolute monarch was feted with Gen Ziaul Haq, autocratic Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Junius Jayewardene.
- Clearly, repression, autocratic attitudes and the desire to preserve this status quo reflect a tougher battle for world press and democracy.
- Even autocratic kingdoms like Qatar find themselves being bombed by Zionists now.
Synonyms
despotic, tyrannical, oppressive, repressive, dictatorial, totalitarian, autarchic
Antonyms
democratic, liberal
Curator example
“the constitutional reforms threatened his autocratic power”
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