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Uncommonauthoritarian
The correct spelling is authoritarian.
How to pronounce authoritarian
/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
nounIPA: /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
Say it like: Aut-hor-ita-ria-n
The correct spelling is authoritarian. One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority. For example: "The dictator was an authoritarian."
Usage Examples
“The dictator was an authoritarian.”
“2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians”
“The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
- 2.One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.
adjective
- 1.Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
- 2.Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
- 3.Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
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