authoritarians Definition
a person who favors or enforces strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
Using authoritarians: Examples
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The country was ruled by a series of authoritarians for many years.
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The new law was seen as an attempt by the government to become more authoritarian.
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Authoritarians often suppress dissent and opposition.
authoritarians Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for authoritarians
Summary: authoritarians in Brief
An 'authoritarian' [uh-thawr-i-tair-ee-uhn] is a person who favors or enforces strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom. Synonyms include 'dictator,' 'tyrant,' 'despot,' 'autocrat,' and 'totalitarian.' Examples of usage include 'The country was ruled by a series of authoritarians for many years,' and 'Authoritarians often suppress dissent and opposition.'
