🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

독재적인

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dokjaejeogin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Autocratic/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그는 독재적인 방식으로 회사를 운영했다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to a ruler who has absolute power, or characterized by a person in authority who is domineering and unyielding.

    "The country suffered under decades of autocratic rule before transitioning to democracy."
  2. 2

    Taking no account of other people's wishes or opinions; domineering.

    "Her autocratic management style alienated many of the experienced staff members."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'autos' (self) and 'kratos' (power, rule), entering English in the late 18th century. It originally described absolute monarchs holding independent power, later expanding to characterize any domineering authority or dictatorial management style.

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