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Synonyms of autocrat

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Another word for autocrat is tyrant. Other synonyms of autocrat are autocrator, despot, dictator, monarch and strongman.

Synonyms and similar words for autocrat

nounAn absolute ruler with infinite power.

Meaning of autocrat

  1. noun An absolute ruler with infinite power.
  2. noun A title borne by some such monarchs, as in Byzantium and tsarist Russia.
  3. noun 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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Questions about synonyms of autocrat

What is another word for autocrat?
Autocrat has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tyrant, autocrator, despot, dictator, monarch and strongman.
What does autocrat mean?
Autocrat means an absolute ruler with infinite power.

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