"autocracy" meaning in All languages combined

See autocracy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-autocracy.wav [UK] Forms: autocracy, autocracies [plural]
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  1. Autocracy is a form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single person.
    Sense id: simple-autocracy-en-noun--slBIBBH
  2. An autocracy is a country with this kind of government.
    Sense id: simple-autocracy-en-noun-~Yd4caaH
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