Autarchy

Pronunciation

• Homophones: autarky

Origin

From Ancient Greek αὐταρχία (autarcheia, "absolute governing")

Full definition of autarchy

Noun

1. A condition of absolute power.
2. An autocratic government; an autocracy.
3. Self-government; a condition of economic self-sufficiency or national independence.

Synonyms

• (self-government) independence, self-sufficiency; autonomy

Derived terms

• autarch
• autarchic
• autarchical
• autarchically
• autarchist

Related terms

• autarky
• autocracy