authoritarian
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8.2
- noun
- /ˌɔːθəˈrɪtɛriən/
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autoritario
- In most parts of the world, authoritarian rule has discredited itself by its widespread corruption and abuse of power.
- neo-authoritarians
- authoritarians and conservatives
And the one of the things that authoritarians do is they get everybody to obey first.
- And the one of the things that authoritarians do is they get everybody to obey first.
Examples
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The authoritarian rarely listens to dissenting voices, believing that absolute obedience is necessary for stability.
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In a debate about political systems, she argued that an authoritarian can undermine democracy for the sake of control.
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Our intent is to combat the authoritarian force that we all face.
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The only way to limit the rise of authoritarian autocrats is to stand up to them.
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So all over the world, we see authoritarian governments cracking down on migrants and on dissent.
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The breakdown of totalitarianism has often been followed by an authoritarian rather than a democratic regime.
Academic text (1992) -
In Albania, the authoritarian Zogu came to power in December 1924.
Academic text (1995) -
We have serious, hardcore authoritarians; Ron Paul called them yesterday authoritarian psychopaths, in control.
Blog text (15) -
An authoritarian is known for enforcing strict obedience to the government's orders, often disregarding personal freedoms.
Synonyms
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5.8
A person in power who treats others cruelly and unfairly
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5.6
A person who controls others in a group or family and ignores their opinions
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8.3
A ruler who has all power and treats people cruelly
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8.5
A person who supports a government that controls all parts of life
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9.9
A ruler who has almost total power and controls others
A person who supports very strict social rules and refuses to accept people who are different
Antonyms
Compounds
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7.4
A government where one leader or a small group holds power and limits people's freedoms
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7.6
A country ruled by leaders who tightly control people's lives and freedoms
How Authoritarian
Surface Forms
Etymology
Authoritarian comes from authority, and that word comes from the Latin auctor meaning 'leader'. So an authoritarian is a person who uses power to make others obey and often limits personal freedom.