Autokrasi
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A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A system of government in which “absolute power” is concentrated in a single individual, with no checks or balances from external institutions. (Synonyms: dictator, tyrant, autocrat)
Synonyms & Variants
absolutisme
A doctrine or political system where ultimate power is vested in a single person or a small group, without legal or constitutional limitations.
diktator
The word 'diktator' is a synonym for 'autokrasi' referring to an individual holding absolute power, often with negative connotations.
otokrasi
A form of government where one person holds absolute and unlimited power, similar to autocracy but sometimes emphasizing the individual ruler themselves.
tiran
The word 'tiran' is another synonym referring to a cruel and arbitrary ruler, similar to the characteristics of an autocratic system.
otokrat
The word 'otokrat' directly refers to an individual practicing autocracy, making it a very close synonym.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word autokrasi is borrowed from Dutch autocratie or directly from Greek autokratia, a compound of autos (self) and kratos (power, rule), literally meaning “to rule alone”. The term has been present in Indonesian political discourse since the colonial era and is widely used in political science, governance studies, and journalism. In formal Indonesian, autokrasi is considered synonymous with kediktatoran (dictatorship) and tirani (tyranny), though each carries distinct academic nuances.
Real-world Usage
Pemerintahan autokrasi sering kali menimbulkan ketidakpuasan rakyat karena absennya checks and balances.
English Translation
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