Autocrat

Origin

From French autocrate, itself from Ancient Greek αὐτοκρατής (autokratēs, "sovereign"), from αὐτο- (auto-, "self") (combinatory form of αὐτός) + κρατία (kratia, "rule") (from κράτος (kratos, "strength, power"))

Full definition of autocrat

Noun

1. An absolute ruler with infinite power
2. A title borne by some such Monarchs, as in Byzantium and tsarist Russia

Synonyms

• autocrator
• despot
• dictator

Anagrams

• actuator