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The definition of autocracy means a country, city, or other area is ruled over by one person who has total control.

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A monarchy is an example ofan autocracy.

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See autocracy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

government in which one person has absolute power; dictatorship; despotism
pl. autocracies a country with this kind of government
unlimited power or authority of one person over others

Origin: Gr autokrateia, absolute power: see auto- & -cracy

See autocracy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. au·toc·ra·cies

Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism.
A country or state that is governed by a single person with unlimited power.

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