Meaning of the word authoritarian in English
What does authoritarian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
authoritarian
US /əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/
UK /əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/
Adjective
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demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish:
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an authoritarian regime/government/ruler
Noun
1.
someone who demands that people obey completely and refuses to allow them freedom to act as they wish:
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My father was a real authoritarian so we were brought up very strictly.
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