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   Au·thor·i·tar·i·an

   /əˌTHôrəˈterēən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom: "the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime"
   • ▪ showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others; domineering; dictatorial: "he had an authoritarian and at times belligerent manner"

   noun

   • 1. an authoritarian person.

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