English adjective: authoritarian | |||
1. | authoritarian characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty | ||
Samples | An authoritarian regime. Autocratic government. Despotic rulers. A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war. A tyrannical government. | ||
Synonyms | autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, tyrannic, tyrannical | ||
Similar | undemocratic | ||
Antonyms | democratic | ||
2. | authoritarian expecting unquestioning obedience | ||
Samples | The timid child of authoritarian parents. Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter. | ||
Synonyms | dictatorial, overbearing | ||
Similar | domineering | ||
Antonyms | submissive | ||
English noun: authoritarian | |||
1. | authoritarian (person) a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner | ||
Samples | My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime. | ||
Synonyms | dictator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | oppressor | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Big Brother, disciplinarian, martinet, moralist | ||