authoritarian Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
dictator.
- my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
adjective satellite characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
dictatorial; despotic; tyrannic; autocratic; tyrannical.
- an authoritarian regime
- autocratic government
- despotic rulers
- a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
- a tyrannical government
adjective satellite expecting unquestioning obedience
overbearing; dictatorial.
- the timid child of authoritarian parents
- insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter