as in ruler
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
European autocrats once commonly believed that they had received the right to rule directly from God
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of autocrat
Again, fear is the autocrat’s goal, as is simply doing many things every day.
—
Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
When autocrats violate sovereignty, America’s response is to aid the autocrats by deporting their victims rather than sanctioning the aggressors overseas.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Globally, autocrats have more tools to surveil and disrupt digital campaigns.
—Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
In contrast, today’s autocrats mock the poor, dehumanize immigrants, twist faith into a weapon, and spread hatred cloaked in religion.
—Rev. Frank Alagna, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for autocrat
Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
When autocrats violate sovereignty, America’s response is to aid the autocrats by deporting their victims rather than sanctioning the aggressors overseas.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Globally, autocrats have more tools to surveil and disrupt digital campaigns.
—Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
In contrast, today’s autocrats mock the poor, dehumanize immigrants, twist faith into a weapon, and spread hatred cloaked in religion.
—Rev. Frank Alagna, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for autocrat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autocrat
Noun
-
As your modern ruler retrogrades, family dynamics come into focus.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 May 2025
-
Use the ruler tools to aid your composition and mark the spacing between the images.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
As with the European monarchs or the Roman emperors, the success of the Chinese emperors varied considerably, with some reigning over peace and prosperity and some seeming to preside over - or even instigate - tumult and war.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
-
King Charles can't get involved in Prince Harry's security woes: author Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ explains why the monarch is too exhausted to deal with his younger son’s ongoing court battle.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Autocrat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autocrat. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share