English
wikipedia

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-authoritarian.ogg|Audio (US)

Etymology
E. authority + -tarian

Pronunciation
AHD|ô-th�r'ĭ-târ'�-�n

Adjective
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 against low-wage peasants.

Translations
trans-top|of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
German: autoritär
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Translations
trans-top|characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial
German: autoritär
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Noun
authoritarian

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.

1. a totalitarian

Translations
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French: autoritaire

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