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Definition & Meaning of "authoritarian"in English

authoritarian
01

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

Examples
The authoritarian regime tightly controls the media and suppresses dissenting voices.
02

showing little concern for others' wishes or opinions

Examples
His authoritarian manner at team meetings made coworkers reluctant to speak up.
Authoritarian
01

a domineering individual who imposes strict control, disregards others' autonomy, and demands unquestioning obedience

Examples
The manager acted like an authoritarian, silencing dissent and micromanaging every task.
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