autokratisch
Translation
autocratic, dictatorial
Examples
Ein autokratischer Herrscher regiert allein.
An autocratic ruler governs alone.
Sein Führungsstil ist sehr autokratisch.
His leadership style is very autocratic.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (as an adjective) An autocratic state.
sein + ((Adjective)) (as a predicate) The regime is autocratic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dictatorial, absolutist; Antonyms: democratic
Etymology
From Greek 'auto-' (self) and 'kratos' (power), meaning 'self-power'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'auto'crat who automatically makes all decisions by himself.