Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "authoritarian" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

liberal servile

Derived Terms

anti-authoritarian antiauthoritarian auth authcom authoritarian democracy authoritarianism authoritarianist authoritarianity authoritarianly authoritarianness counter-authoritarian counterauthoritarian nonauthoritarian post-authoritarian

Derived From

authority

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

oppressor

Type Of (IsA)

oppressor

Related Terms

absolute authoritative authority authorization authorize dictatorial obedience tyrannical

Similar Terms

domineering undemocratic

Synonym Network

arrogant autocratical illiberal overbearing

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