authoritarian

• Qualifie un système, un gouvernement ou une personne qui exige une obéissance stricte à l'autorité, souvent au détriment des libertés individuelles.

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.

   Autoritaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesautocraticdespoticdictatorialdomineeringoppressiveoverbearingstricttyrannical

   Antonymesdemocraticlenientliberallibertarianpermissive

2. Exercising absolute powerB2formal

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

   Autoritaire (exercice absolu du pouvoir)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsoluteautocraticdespoticdictatorialdomineeringoppressivetotalitariantyrannical

   Antonymesdemocraticlaissez-fairelenientliberalpermissive

3. Expecting unquestioning obedienceB2formal

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

   Autoritaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesautocraticdictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingperemptorytyrannical

   Antonymesdemocraticindulgentlenientliberalpermissive

• Nom 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.

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.

   personne autoritaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesautocratdespotdictatordisciplinarianmartinettaskmastertyrant

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.

   Partisan de l'autorité absolue

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsolutisttotalitarian