This is the 9778th most frequent Spanish word.
autócrata
A ruler with unlimited power; autocrat.
The word 'autócrata' here refers to a ruler who has total power and governs alone.
El autócrata tomó todas las decisiones sin consultar a nadie.
The autocrat made all decisions without consulting anyone.
In this sentence, 'autócrata' is referred to in a historical and educational context, discussing a particular type of leader.
Estudio sobre un autócrata histórico en mi clase de historia.
I study about a historical autocrat in my history class.
Here, 'autócrata' is used metaphorically to describe someone asserting authority in a non-governmental context.