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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.
Her leadership style was criticized for being too authoritarian.
02
showing little concern for others' wishes or opinions
Examples
His authoritarian manner at team meetings made coworkers reluctant to speak up.
She accused her manager of being authoritarian after he vetoed every suggestion.
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.
In the household, he was an authoritarian who dictated rules without discussion.
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