authoritarianism
pronunciation
How to pronounce authoritarianism in British English:
UK [ɔ:ˌθɒrɪ'teərɪənɪsm]
How to pronounce authoritarianism in American English:
US [ɔˌθɒrɪ'teərɪrnɪsm]
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- Noun:
- a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Word Origin
- authoritarianism (n.)
- 1883; see authoritarian + -ism. Early use mostly in communist jargon.
Example
- 1. Echoes of such authoritarianism can still be felt .
- 2. Given the chance , they 'd ban authoritarianism .
- 3. In recent months the slide back into authoritarianism has accelerated .
- 4. Such trust in authoritarianism is tempting , but also dangerous .
- 5. In many ways he embodies thecontinuing appeal of authoritarianism in peru .