authoritarian

• Beschreibt ein System, eine Regierung oder eine Person, die strikten Gehorsam gegenüber der Autorität verlangt, oft auf Kosten der persönlichen Freiheit. Bezeichnet auch ein Verhalten, das andere bevormundet oder ihnen den eigenen Willen aufzwingt.

Describes a system, government, or person that enforces strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedom.

1. Favoring strict obedienceB2formal

   Relating to a system or person that demands total obedience and does not allow personal freedom.

   Autoritär

   • The country's authoritarian government suppressed all dissent.
   • He has an authoritarian style of parenting, expecting his children to follow every rule without question.
   • The school's authoritarian policies left little room for student creativity.

   Synonymeautocraticdespoticdictatorialdomineeringoppressiveoverbearingstricttyrannical

   Antonymedemocraticlenientliberallibertarianpermissive

2. Exercising absolute powerB2formal

   Characteristic of a ruler or leader who holds absolute power and controls all aspects of life.

   Autoritär

   • The authoritarian leader banned all opposition parties.
   • Under the authoritarian regime, the media was strictly controlled.
   • Many citizens fled the country to escape its authoritarian rule.

   Synonymeabsoluteautocraticdespoticdictatorialdomineeringoppressivetotalitariantyrannical

   Antonymedemocraticlaissez-fairelenientliberalpermissive

3. Expecting unquestioning obedienceB2formal

   Describing a person who demands that others follow orders without any discussion or doubt.

   Unbedingten Gehorsam fordernd

   • Her authoritarian boss never accepted any feedback from employees.
   • The coach's authoritarian approach made the players afraid to speak up.
   • He is known for his authoritarian attitude in meetings, expecting everyone to agree with him.

   Synonymeautocraticdictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingperemptorytyrannical

   Antonymedemocraticindulgentlenientliberalpermissive

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die autoritär herrscht oder handelt und unbedingten Gehorsam verlangt, oft mit absoluter Macht.

A noun referring to a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner, expecting unquestioning obedience and exercising absolute authority.

1. A person who enforces strict obedienceB2formal

   An individual who demands absolute obedience and exercises power in a controlling or dictatorial manner.

   Autoritärer Mensch

   • The manager was a known authoritarian who never accepted any criticism.
   • History is filled with authoritarians who suppressed dissent.
   • He acted like an authoritarian, expecting everyone to follow his orders without question.

   Synonymeautocratdespotdictatordisciplinarianmartinettaskmastertyrant

2. A supporter of absolute ruleB2formal

   A person who advocates for or supports a system of government where one ruler or a small group holds absolute power.

   Anhänger des Autoritarismus

   • The authoritarians in the government passed laws to limit free speech.
   • Many authoritarians believe that strong central control is necessary for stability.
   • The party was led by a group of authoritarians who rejected democratic reforms.

   Synonymeabsolutisttotalitarian