Where does “monocrat” come from?
monocrat (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monocrat (English): An autocrat
Definitions
- An autocrat
Ancestry of “monocrat”, step by step
monocrat traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English crat
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crat | bureaucrat; Democrat |