Why is there a distinction between an autocratic and a dictator? What is the difference?

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Why is there a distinction between an autocratic and a dictator? What is the difference?

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They are essentially synonymous, just coming from different roots. Both mean one individual has power unconstrained by law. Other words with more or less the same meanings are tyrant and despot.

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