A person who has absolute power and rules alone, similar to a dictator or tyrant.
From Greek auto- (self) plus arkhein (to rule), literally meaning 'self-ruler.' The term describes someone with complete, unrestricted power over a state or people.
The word 'autarch' shows up in history when describing absolute monarchs and dictators—it's the root of words like 'anarchy' and 'monarchy,' which all deal with different types of rulers!
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