authoritarian

/əˌθɔrəˈtɛriən/C1Loopy word list, level 6 · Master

Definition

  • n. a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
  • adj. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
  • adj. expecting unquestioning obedience

Word forms

Plural
authoritarians

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The authoritarian regime controlled every aspect of life in the country.