What is autocrat?

A autocrat is like being the boss of everything and making all the rules by yourself.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends, and instead of taking turns or voting on what to do next, one person just decides everything, what game to play, how long to play it, and even who gets to go first. That person is like a autocrat in the game.

Like the Boss of a Playground

A autocrat is someone who has all the power in a country or group. They make all the big decisions, and other people usually have to follow them. It's like being the boss of a playground, you get to say what happens, and everyone else listens.

Sometimes, that can be fun if you're the one making the rules. But sometimes it can feel unfair if no one gets to say anything.

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Examples

  1. A king who doesn’t let anyone else make decisions
  2. A boss who controls everything at work
  3. A teacher who decides all the rules for the class

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