authoritarian
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/əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛriən/
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/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriən/
strict control
Etymology
'authoritarian' originates from the Latin word 'auctoritas,' meaning 'authority.'
'auctoritas' transformed into the French word 'autoritaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'authoritarian.'
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to authority,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'favoring strict obedience to authority.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who favors or acts according to authoritarian principles.
He was known as an authoritarian who demanded complete control.
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Adjective 1
favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
The authoritarian regime suppressed any form of dissent.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35