Autarchic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɑːrkɪk/

Definitions of autarchic

adjective relating to or characterized by autarchy, which is a system of government in which a ruler has absolute power

Example Sentences

A1 She prefers to live an autarchic lifestyle, growing her own food and making her own clothes.

A2 The small village was completely autarchic, producing everything they needed locally.

B1 The company aimed to become more autarchic by sourcing materials internally rather than outsourcing.

B2 The country's autarchic policies led to economic self-sufficiency but limited trade opportunities.

C1 The autarchic ruler made all decisions without consulting anyone else, leading to a lack of diversity in governance.

C2 The autarchic regime tightly controlled all aspects of society, stifling individual freedoms and creativity.

Examples of autarchic in a Sentence

formal The autarchic government implemented strict policies to ensure self-sufficiency.

informal The autarchic ruler wanted to control everything in the country.

slang Living off the grid and being autarchic sounds appealing to some people.

figurative Her autarchic personality made it difficult for her to work well in a team.

Grammatical Forms of autarchic

past tense

autarchized

plural

autarchics

comparative

more autarchic

superlative

most autarchic

present tense

autarchic

future tense

will be autarchic

perfect tense

has been autarchic

continuous tense

is being autarchic

singular

autarchic

positive degree

autarchic

infinitive

to be autarchic

gerund

autarchicking

participle

autarchic

Origin and Evolution of autarchic

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'autarchic' originated from the Greek word 'autárkhēs' meaning self-sufficient.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe self-sufficiency or self-governing individuals or entities, the term 'autarchic' has evolved to also refer to economic systems that are self-sustaining and independent from external influences.