autocrate

autocrate

French

Etymology

    From Ancient Greek αὐτοκρατής (autokratḗs, sovereign), from αὐτο- (auto-, self) (combining form of αὐτός (autós)) + κράτος (krátos, strength, power) + -ης (-ēs).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /o.tɔ.kʁat/, /ɔ.tɔ.kʁat/
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    Noun

    autocrate m or f by sense (plural autocrates)

    1. autocrat (ruler with absolute power)

    Descendants

    • Turkish: otokrat

    Further reading

    Italian

    Etymology

      From Ancient Greek αὐτοκρατής (autokratḗs, sovereign), from αὐτο- (auto-, self) (combining form of αὐτός (autós)) + κράτος (krátos, strength, power) + -ης (-ēs).

      Pronunciation

      • IPA(key): /awˈtɔ.kra.te/
      • Rhymes: -ɔkrate
      • Hyphenation: au‧tò‧cra‧te

      Noun

      autocrate m (plural autocrati)

      1. autocrat