Authoritarian

adjective
ə,θɔrɪ'tɜriən

Adjective

  • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

    an authoritarian regime

    Similar:AutocraticDespoticDictatorialTyrannicTyrannical
  • expecting unquestioning obedience

    the timid child of authoritarian parents

    Similar:DictatorialOverbearing

Noun

  • a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

    Similar:Dictator
    Type of:Oppressor

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