What is another word for absolute rulers?
Pronunciation: [ˈabsəlˌuːt ɹˈuːləz] (IPA) 
Absolute rulers are leaders who have unrestricted power and control over their subjects. Synonyms to describe these types of rulers include autocrats, tyrants, despots, dictators, monarchs, and totalitarians. Autocrats are rulers who exercise absolute power and rule with little or no regard for the people they govern. Tyrants are leaders who use their power to oppress and abuse their subjects, often with cruelty. Despots are rulers who exercise absolute power without regard for the rule of law or the well-being of their subjects. Dictators are leaders who hold absolute power and often come to power through force or manipulation. Monarchs are rulers who hold power through inheritance and are often seen as above the law. Totalitarians are rulers who exercise absolute control over all aspects of society, including political, economic, and social structures.
