1. relating to or characterized by rule by a single person; autocratic
Usage: formal; political science

Examples

• The country transitioned from a monocratic regime to a parliamentary democracy.
• His monocratic leadership style alienated many of his colleagues.
• The organization’s monocratic structure concentrated all decision-making power in one person.
• Critics argued that the new policies reflected a monocratic approach to governance.
• The board rejected the CEO’s monocratic management proposal.
• Historical examples of monocratic rule include various absolute monarchies.