authoritarianism
/əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiəˌnɪzəm/
strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom
authoritarianism in a sentence
“The regime's authoritarianism crushed all dissent.”
Origin of authoritarianism
Latin auctoritas authority, from auctor originator, promoter
Related Words
hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially by one country over others
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a system of government by one person with absolute power
plutocracy
government by the wealthy; a society ruled by the rich
oligarchy
a small group of powerful people controlling a country or organization
theocracy
a system of government based on religious authority
meritocracy
government or leadership by people of ability