authoritarian
🇬🇧 UK/ɒ:.θɒri'tєәriәn/🇺🇸 US
GREC1
Definitions
adj.
Favoring strict obedience to authority over personal freedom; dictatorial.
独裁的;专制的;威权主义的
n.
A person who demands absolute obedience to authority.
独裁者;专制主义者
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
itystate, quality, condition
+
arianone who, relating to
=authoritarian
Common Collocations
- 1.authoritarian regime专制政权
- 2.authoritarian rule专制统治
Example Sentences
- 1.
The authoritarian government banned all forms of free speech and opposition.
- 2.
His authoritarian leadership style made employees feel afraid to voice concerns.