AUTARCHY

autocracy, autarchy

(noun) a political system governed by a single individual

autarky, autarchy

(noun) economic independence as a national policy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

autarchy (countable and uncountable, plural autarchies)

A condition of absolute power.

autocracy: absolute rule by a single person.

sovereignty: national political independence.

autarky: national economic self-reliance.

Synonyms

• (self-government): See sovereignty

• (rule): See government

Coordinate terms

• (rule): See government

Source: Wiktionary


Au"tar*chy, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Self-sufficiency. [Obs.] Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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