Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which a ruler or a small group has complete control and makes all decisions, often without input from the people or other groups.

“The autarchy of the monarch was criticized by the opposition party for its lack of transparency and accountability.”

2. noun

A state of being isolated or self-sufficient, often to the point of being unable to interact or rely on others.

“The small village was a self-contained autarchy, relying only on its own resources and not interacting much with the outside world.”