authoritarian

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛəriən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˌθɔrɪˈtɛriən, əˌθɑr-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ə thôr′i târē ən, ə thor′-)



authoritarian
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Synonyms:
dictatorial, tyrannical, dogmatic, strict Collocations, absolute Collocations, autocratic, bossy Collocations, domineering, despotic, matriarchal, repressive, patriarchal, iron-handed, high-handed, heavy-handed, fascistic, fascist, severe Collocations, stern Collocations, totalitarian


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