authoritarian

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/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/ English

Definitions

noun

One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.“The dictator was an authoritarian.”
One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.“2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians”

adjective

Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
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.

Related words

Synonyms

illiberal oppressive arrogant commanding haughty imperious autocratic dictator dictatorial despotic tyrannical domineering overbearing undemocratic unpermissive totalitarian tyrant interventionist

Antonyms

liberal humble modest servile

Associated

corporatist authoritarianism regime novo tendencies dictatorship fascist repressive parenting fascism populist

Rhymes

utilitarian barbarian agrarian sectarian contrarian egalitarian proletarian disciplinarian humanitarian carrion

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