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Autocracy Definition & Meaning

autocracy
noun
  1. a political system governed by a single individual
  2. a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual

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Frequently asked questions

What does autocracy mean?
a political system governed by a single individual a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
What part of speech is autocracy?
Autocracy is a noun.
How many definitions does autocracy have?
Autocracy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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