Meaning of the word authoritarian in English
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authoritarian
US /əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/
UK /əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/
Adjective
1.
favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
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The country has been ruled by an authoritarian regime for decades.
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His authoritarian management style made him unpopular with the staff.
Noun
1.
a person who behaves in an authoritarian way
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As an authoritarian, he expected his orders to be followed without question.
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The new boss is a bit of an authoritarian.
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