authoritarianism

Variant of authoritarian

authoritarian definition

au·thori·tar·ian (ə t̸hôr′ə ter′ē ən, -t̸här′-)

adjective

believing in, relating to, characterized by, or enforcing unquestioning obedience to authority, as that of a dictator, rather than individual freedom of judgment and action

Etymology: authorit(y) + -arian

noun

a person who advocates, practices, or enforces such obedience

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