AUTHORITARIAN

authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical

(adjective) characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; “an authoritarian regime”; “autocratic government”; “despotic rulers”; “a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war”; “a tyrannical government”

authoritarian, dictatorial, overbearing

(adjective) expecting unquestioning obedience; “the timid child of authoritarian parents”; “insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter”

authoritarian, dictator

(noun) a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner; “my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Adjective

authoritarian (comparative more authoritarian, superlative most authoritarian)

Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.

Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

Synonyms

• (characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority): illiberal, oppressive

• (tending to impose one's demands): arrogant, commanding, haughty, imperious

• See also bossy

Antonyms

• (characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority): liberal

• (tending to impose one's demands): servile, humble, modest

Noun

authoritarian (plural authoritarians)

One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

Source: Wiktionary

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins