authoritarian

/ˌɔːθɔːɹɪtˈe‍əɹi‍ən/

/əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiən/

[adjective] [noun]

authoritarian

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

synonyms : autocratic

expecting unquestioning obedience

synonyms : dictatorial

overbearing

Authoritarian

[NOUN]

a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

synonyms : dictator

Examples

1. The protests against the authoritarian regime were a manifestation of the belief that disobedience is the true foundation of liberty, as citizens stood up against oppression to demand greater freedom.

2. The nation is heavily authoritarian

3. Authoritarian parents often have one-way communications.

4. Authoritarian ideas have gained prestige.