authoritarian
/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
/ɔˌθɒrəˈtɛriən/
noun
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One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
"The dictator was an authoritarian."
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One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.
"2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians"
adjective
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Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
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Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
"The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."
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Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
Synonyms:
illiberal, oppressive, arrogant, commanding, haughty, imperious
Antonyms:
liberal, humble, modest, servile