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authoritarian
adjective(au-thor-i-tar-i-an)
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
Examples:
An authoritarian regime.
authoritarian
noun(au-thor-i-tar-i-an)
a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
Synonyms: dictator,
authoritarian
adjective(au-thor-i-tar-i-an)
expecting unquestioning obedience
Examples:
The timid child of authoritarian parents.

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