Autocratic vs Aristocratic - What's the difference?
autocratic | aristocratic |
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
Of or pertaining to an aristocracy; consisting in, or favoring, a government of nobles, or principal men.
Partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy; characteristic of, or originating with, the aristocracy.
As adjectives the difference between autocratic and aristocratic
is that autocratic is of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government while aristocratic is aristocratic.autocratic
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- In recent times the British prime minister has become increasingly autocratic .
- Despite his lack of any actual authority his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
Synonyms
* despotic * dictatorialaristocratic
English
Alternative forms
* aristocratickAdjective
(en adjective)- An aristocratic constitution.
- An aristocratic measure.
- Aristocratic pride or manners.