authoritarian
/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
authoritarian
📚 Meanings
- 1.
favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom
"The country was ruled by an authoritarian regime."
- 1.
a person who believes in or is an exponent of authoritarianism
"The country was ruled by an authoritarian regime."
Remember this word forever
Add it to your Smoveth vocabulary for scientifically spaced reviews
💬 Examples
He has a very authoritarian parenting style.
He has a very authoritarian parenting style.
My boss can be quite authoritarian, expecting us to follow every rule exactly.
My boss can be quite authoritarian, expecting us to follow every rule exactly.
The country's new leadership adopted an authoritarian approach to governance.
...
More examples available
Sign up to see all example sentences
Sign in to share your feedback
Share this word
🎯 How to study this word effectively
Add to vocabulary
SRS algorithm guides you to review at the optimal time
AI image learning
Visually memorize the meaning of words
Pronunciation practice
Practice accurate pronunciation with TTS
Use in examples
Use the word in real contexts
authoritarian - translations in 14 languages
Words to learn together
Collections that include "authoritarian"
Frequently asked about authoritarian
How do you pronounce authoritarian?
authoritarian is pronounced [/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does authoritarian mean?
authoritarian means "authoritarian". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is authoritarian?
authoritarian is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with authoritarian?
Example: "He has a very authoritarian parenting style." — used to mean "authoritarian".
Master English with Smoveth
Learn this word with AI images and remember it with science-backed review.
AI image learning
Remember intuitively with an AI-generated image for each word.
SRS smart review
Move vocabulary into long-term memory with spaced repetition.
Random word practice
Practice freely with level-based random words.
"I used to struggle with English, but it's amazing to gradually start understanding" — L*J
Save up to 500 words/sentences for free + AI generation credits