authoritarian

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
  2. adjective characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
  3. adjective expecting unquestioning obedience

Etymology

From authority + -arian, circa 1880.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dictator

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