English / word
authoritarian
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
In context
01
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
02
Authoritarian regimes attempt to marginalize independent media voices.
Synonyms
autocratic,dictatorial,despotic
Antonyms
democratic,permissive,lenient
Collocations
authoritarian regime,authoritarian style,authoritarian government