Political Power Structures

noun a ruler who has absolute power and authority

adjective relating to or characteristic of an autocrat

• The autocrat ruled with absolute power and authority, making all decisions without consulting anyone else.
• The autocrat bossed everyone around and wouldn't listen to anyone else's opinions.
• That autocrat is such a control freak, always wanting things done their way.
• In the world of business, he was seen as an autocrat, always dominating meetings and calling all the shots.

noun a political and economic system that focuses on the extraction of natural resources for profit, often at the expense of the environment and local communities

• The government's policies on extractivism have sparked debate among environmentalists.
• Some people believe that extractivism is harmful to the planet.
• I heard that extractivism is a big no-no in the eco-friendly community.
• Extractivism is like taking the lifeblood out of the earth without giving anything back.