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Authoritarian

Definition

(adjective, often negative) Demanding total obedience to authority and restricting personal freedom, especially in political or social contexts.

Example Sentences

1The authoritarian regime suppressed all forms of dissent with ruthless efficiency.
2Did the new leader's authoritarian style alienate even his closest supporters?
3A government that is not authoritarian can still impose certain restrictions during a public health emergency.
4Consider how an authoritarian upbringing might affect a child's capacity for independent thought.
5There is a growing concern that some democratic institutions are adopting subtly authoritarian measures.

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