Définition de « authoritarian » en Anglais

adjective

1. Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

   • the authoritarian personality

2. Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.

   • The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.

3. Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

noun

1. One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

   • The dictator was an authoritarian.

2. One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.