authoritarian

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Synonyms: authoritarians

Antonyms: authoritarians

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Adjective

1. Of, or relating to, or exhibiting [[strict]] [[obedience]] to an [[authority]]; favoring [[authoritarianism]] over [[civic]] and [[individual]] [[liberty|liberties]].
2. Demanding obedience to authority; marked by [[authoritarianism]]; [[dictatorial]], [[tyrannical]].
3. Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

Noun

1. One who commands [[absolute]] [[obedience]] to his or her [[authority]].
2. One who follows and is excessively obedient to [[authority]].

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