Definition of authoritarian Authoritarian

/ʌθɔˌɹʌtɛˈɹiʌn/ - [uthorutereeun] - au•thor•i•tar•i•an

We found 10 definitions of authoritarian from 4 different sources.

What does authoritarian mean?

Noun Plural: authoritarians
authoritarian - a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner; "my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime"
		dictator
		oppressor a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
		big brother an older brother
Adjective
authoritarian - characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"
		autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical
		undemocratic not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals; "the union broke with its past undemocratic procedures"
authoritarian - expecting unquestioning obedience; "the timid child of authoritarian parents"; "insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"
		dictatorial, overbearing
		domineering tending to domineer

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authoritarian (Noun)
One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
authoritarian (Noun)
One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.
authoritarian (Adjective)
Of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority.
authoritarian (Adjective)
Characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial.
authoritarian (Adjective)
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one was an authority.