authoritarian
/əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
au · thor · i · tar · i · an
ə · ˌθɔː · rɪ · ˈtɛː · rɪ · ən
English Definition
adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority
Significado en Español
autoritario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuyên quyền, độc tài
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “authoritarian”:
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A
democratic
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B
dictatorial
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C
liberal
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D
permissive
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B — dictatorial.
“authoritarian” means adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority
Common questions about “authoritarian”
What does “authoritarian” mean?
authoritarian — adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority. In Chinese: 专制的,独裁的.
How do you pronounce “authoritarian”?
authoritarian is pronounced /əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛːrɪən/. It breaks into 6 syllables: au · thor · i · tar · i · an.
Is “authoritarian” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. authoritarian appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.