Authoritarianism

//ɔˌθɔːɹɪˈtɛːɹiən.ɪzm̩//

Word Type

Noun

The word "authoritarianism" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

anti-authoritarianism competitive authoritarianism ecoauthoritarianism neo-authoritarianism performative authoritarianism

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

autarchy autocracy

Related Terms

absolute authoritarian authoritative authority force govern government judicial opinion pay heed public

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