Choose the one word for the given expression.
A ruler who holds complete power and does not allow anyone to share it
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Autocrat
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Diplomat | an official who represents his country in another country | The Indian diplomat met the leaders of Japan. |
| (2) Autocrat (answer) | a ruler who has complete power and does not share it with anyone | The king was an autocrat who never asked his ministers for advice. |
| (3) Anarchist | a person who believes there should be no government at all (the opposite of one person holding all power) | The anarchist said that people did not need any rulers. |
| (4) Aristocrat | a person from a noble, high-ranking family (such a person need not be a ruler at all) | The old palace belonged to a rich aristocrat. |