authoritarian

adjective

Meaning

Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Examples

The country was governed by an authoritarian regime that suppressed all political dissent.
His authoritarian parenting style left little room for his children to express their own opinions.

Synonyms: strict, bossy, dictatorial, autocratic

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authoritarian

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˌθɔːrɪˈteəriən/

Definition

Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Examples

The country was governed by an authoritarian regime that suppressed all political dissent.
His authoritarian parenting style left little room for his children to express their own opinions.
She found the workplace culture too authoritarian, as every minor decision required approval from the CEO.

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