authoritarian

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

ruОписывает систему, правительство или человека, который требует строгого подчинения власти, часто в ущерб личной свободе.esDescribe un sistema, gobierno o persona que exige obediencia estricta a la autoridad, a menudo en detrimento de la libertad personal.frQualifie un système, un gouvernement ou une personne qui exige une obéissance stricte à l'autorité, souvent au détriment des libertés individuelles.deBeschreibt 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.ptDescreve um sistema, governo ou pessoa que exige obediência estrita à autoridade, frequentemente em detrimento da liberdade individual.zh形容一种要求严格服从权威的制度、政府或个人，常常以牺牲个人自由为代价。arصفة تصف نظامًا أو حكومة أو شخصًا يفرض الطاعة الصارمة ويقيد الحريات الفردية. وتُستخدم أيضًا لوصف الأسلوب الذي يتسم بالتسلط وعدم قبول الرأي الآخر.

1. Favoring strict obedience B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruАвторитарныйesautoritariofrAutoritairedeAutoritärptAutoritáriozh专制的arاستبدادي

   Synonyms: autocraticdespoticdictatorialdomineeringoppressiveoverbearingstricttyrannical

   Antonyms: democraticlenientliberallibertarianpermissive

2. Exercising absolute power B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruАвторитарныйesautoritariofrAutoritaire (exercice absolu du pouvoir)deAutoritärptAutoritáriozh专制的arاستبدادي

   Synonyms: absoluteautocraticdespoticdictatorialdomineeringoppressivetotalitariantyrannical

   Antonyms: democraticlaissez-fairelenientliberalpermissive

3. Expecting unquestioning obedience B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТребующий беспрекословного подчиненияesAutoritariofrAutoritairedeUnbedingten Gehorsam forderndptQue exige obediência incondicionalzh要求绝对服从的arيطلب الطاعة العمياء

   Synonyms: autocraticdictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingperemptorytyrannical

   Antonyms: democraticindulgentlenientliberalpermissive

• more authoritarian comparative form
• most authoritarian superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который ведёт себя тиранически, ожидая беспрекословного подчинения и обладая абсолютной властью.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que ejerce el poder de manera autoritaria, exigiendo obediencia absoluta y controlando de forma tiránica o dictatorial.frNom désignant une personne qui se comporte de manière tyrannique, exigeant une obéissance absolue et détenant un pouvoir total, ou un partisan d'un tel régime.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die autoritär herrscht oder handelt und unbedingten Gehorsam verlangt, oft mit absoluter Macht.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que age de forma tirânica, esperando obediência absoluta e exercendo poder total; também se usa como adjetivo para quem defende ou impõe esse tipo de autoridade.zh名词，指行为专横、要求绝对服从并拥有绝对权力的人。arاسم يشير إلى الشخص الذي يتصرف بشكل استبدادي، فيتوقع الطاعة المطلقة ويمارس سلطة مطلقة. ويُطلق أيضاً على من يؤيد مبدأ السلطة المطلقة أو يعتقد بضرورة الخضوع الكامل للسلطة.

1. A person who enforces strict obedience B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruАвторитарный человекesPersona autoritariafrpersonne autoritairedeAutoritärer MenschptAutoritáriozh独裁者arالشخص المستبد

   Synonyms: autocratdespotdictatordisciplinarianmartinettaskmastertyrant

2. A supporter of absolute rule B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСторонник авторитаризмаesautoritario (partidario del poder absoluto)frPartisan de l'autorité absoluedeAnhänger des AutoritarismusptApoiador do autoritarismozh威权主义者arمؤيد الحكم المطلق

   Synonyms: absolutisttotalitarian

• authoritarians plural form
• authoritarians' possessive plural form
• authoritarian's possessive singular form