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au·thor·i·tar·i·an
 authoritarian
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- pronunciation:
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n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or advocating complete obedience or subjection to authority, esp. political authority, without concern for individual rights.
Czar Alexander II was less authoritarian in his views than his father, and this led him to eventually free the serfs.The European monarchs had been authoritarian rulers for centuries.- synonyms:
- repressive
- antonyms:
- democratic, liberal
- similar words:
- dictatorial, fascist, totalitarian, tyrannical
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| definition 2: |
demanding obedience; domineering.
Her authoritarian father controlled nearly every aspect of her life.- synonyms:
- dictatorial, domineering, imperious
- antonyms:
- libertarian
- similar words:
- autocratic, despotic, overbearing
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| related words: |
authoritative, doctrinaire, dogmatic, imperative |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who demands complete obedience.
The new principal is seen as an authoritarian and many of the staff have turned against him.- similar words:
- autocrat, dictator, disciplinarian, fascist, martinet, totalitarian, tyrant
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| related words: |
doctrinaire |
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| derivation: |
authoritarianism (n.) |
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