What does "authoritarianism" mean?

A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.

What is a synonym for "authoritarianism"?

Common synonyms include: totalitarianism, ;, absolutism, astringency, austerity, autarchy.

How do you pronounce "authoritarianism"?

Pronounced //ɔˌθɔːɹɪˈtɛːɹiən.ɪzm̩//.

Authoritarianism

//ɔˌθɔːɹɪˈtɛːɹiən.ɪzm̩// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonyms: dictatorialism; autocratism; totalitarianism (see usage note there)"
2
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) wordnet