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Webster 1913 Edition


Autocrator

Au-toc′ra-tor

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK].]
An autocrat.
[Archaic]

Webster 1828 Edition


Autocrator

AU'TOCRATOR

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Noun.
1.
An absolute prince or sovereign; a ruler or monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by inherent right, not subject to restriction; a title assumed by the Emperors of Russia.
2.
This title was sometimes conferred by the Athenians on their ambassadors and generals, when invested with unlimited powers.