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authoritarian

/əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
au · thor · i · tar · i · an ə · ˌθɔː · rɪ · ˈtɛː · rɪ · ən
English Definition
adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority
中文释义
专制的，独裁的
Significado en Español
autoritario
한국어 뜻
권위주의적인, 독재적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuyên quyền, độc tài
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Example Sentence

The country was ruled by an authoritarian government.

这个国家由一个专制政府统治。

Synonyms
dictatorial autocratic strict
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “authoritarian”:

  1. A democratic
  2. B dictatorial
  3. C liberal
  4. D permissive
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B — dictatorial. “authoritarian” means adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ ruler demanded that everyone obey his every single command.

  1. A gentle
  2. B authoritarian
  3. C lenient
  4. D easygoing
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B — authoritarian. “authoritarian” means adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority

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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.

How do you use “authoritarian” in a sentence?

The country was ruled by an authoritarian government. (这个国家由一个专制政府统治。)

What are synonyms for “authoritarian”?

dictatorial, autocratic, strict — all close in meaning to authoritarian (adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority).

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.

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