Definition of Authoritarian

1. Noun. A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner. "My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime"

Exact synonyms: Dictator
Specialized synonyms: Big Brother, Disciplinarian, Martinet, Moralist
Generic synonyms: Oppressor
Derivative terms: Dictate

2. Adjective. Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty. "A tyrannical government"

3. Adjective. Expecting unquestioning obedience. "Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"
Exact synonyms: Dictatorial, Overbearing
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: Overbearingness

Definition of Authoritarian

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Authoritarian

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authoring
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authoriser
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authoritarian (current term)
authoritarianism
authoritarianism
authoritarians
authoritarian personality
authoritative
authoritatively
authorities
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authority figure
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authorization
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