Pronunciation: /əˌθɔrəˈtɛriən/
noun a person who favors or acts in an authoritarian manner
A1 The authoritarian made all the decisions without asking for anyone else's opinion.
A2 The authoritarian in the office always tells everyone what to do.
B1 Living under an authoritarian regime can be challenging for those who value freedom.
B2 The rise of authoritarian leaders in some countries is a cause for concern.
C1 The authoritarian's rule was marked by suppression of dissent and strict control over the population.
C2 The authoritarian's policies led to widespread human rights violations and political unrest.
adjective relating to or favoring a concentration of power in a leader or an elite not constitutionally responsible to the people
A1 The teacher was very authoritarian and didn't allow any talking in class.
A2 The authoritarian leader ruled with an iron fist, not allowing any dissent.
B1 The company had an authoritarian management style, with strict rules and little flexibility.
B2 The government's authoritarian policies restricted freedom of speech and assembly.
C1 The authoritarian regime cracked down on any form of opposition, leading to widespread fear and oppression.
C2 The authoritarian dictator's grip on power seemed unshakable, despite growing discontent among the population.
formal The government's authoritarian regime stifled dissent and restricted civil liberties.
informal My boss can be pretty authoritarian when it comes to enforcing company policies.
slang Some people can't stand working for an authoritarian boss.
figurative The authoritarian grip of fear held the town in its clutches.
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