noun
- Plural of autarch; rulers or leaders who have absolute power and are independent of external control.
Usage: formal; often used in historical or political contexts
Examples
- The autarchs of ancient city-states wielded complete authority over their territories.
- Medieval autarchs often ruled without consulting their subjects.
- Some historians argue that certain autarchs brought stability to their regions despite their absolute power.
- The autarchs of the empire maintained control through military strength and fear.
- Unlike democratic leaders, autarchs answered to no one but themselves.