Sekirov Dictionary

authoritarian

UK /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/US /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/

adjective 3
noun 2
forms 3

adjective3

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Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
- The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

noun2

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One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
- The dictator was an authoritarian.
One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

forms

authoritarians · more authoritarian · most authoritarian

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