authoritarian state
noun phrase
Pronunciation: əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛəriən steɪt
Definition
A political system where central power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or a small elite, with little to no tolerance for political pluralism or independent media.
Examples
Historians often study how the country transitioned from a fragile democracy into a rigid authoritarian state.
The international community imposed sanctions on the authoritarian state to protest the suppression of human rights.
Living in an authoritarian state meant that every public gathering required explicit government approval.
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