autarchy

English

/ˈɔːtɑː(ɹ)ki/

noun
Definitions
  • A condition of absolute power.
  • autocracy: absolute rule by a single person.
  • sovereignty: national political independence.
  • autarky: national economic self-reliance.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek αὐταρχία (absolute governing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

αὐταρχία

Gloss

absolute governing

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