Autocrat
(noun)
- A ruler with complete power and authority.
- A person who has absolute power and governs without the consent of the governed.
Origin:
From the greek words 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule'.
Examples:
- The autocrat ruled the country with an iron fist.
- The autocrat was widely criticized for human rights violations.
- The autocrat was known for making unilateral decisions without consulting his advisors.
- Many people were oppressed under the rule of the autocrat.
- The autocrat was eventually overthrown in a popular uprising.