authoritarian

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[edit] Etymology

From authority + -tarian.

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: ô-thŏr'ĭ-târ'ē-ən

[edit] Adjective

authoritarian (comparative more authoritarian, superlative most authoritarian)

1. Of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority.
2. Characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial.

   The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.

3. Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one was an authority.

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• (tending to impose one's demands): commanding, imperious
• See also Wikisaurus:bossy

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• authoritarianism
• antiauthoritarian

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[edit] Noun

authoritarian (plural authoritarians)

1. An organization or state which enforces strong or oppressive measures against its population.
2. One who prefers, or one who enforces, absolute obedience to an authority.

   Michael was an authoritarian.

3. A totalitarian.

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