noun🔗ShareAutoritario, déspotaOne who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority."The dictator was an authoritarian."El dictador era un déspota.politicsgovernmentstateattitudecharacterphilosophypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAutoritarioOne who follows and is excessively obedient to authority."2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians"2006, Robert Altemeyer, Los autoritariospoliticsgovernmentcharacterattitudepersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAutoritarioOf, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties."The principal's authoritarian style of leadership left teachers feeling unheard and unable to suggest new ideas. "El estilo de liderazgo autoritario del director hizo que los profesores se sintieran ignorados e incapaces de sugerir nuevas ideas.politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAutoritario, dictatorialDemanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical."The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."El gobierno autoritario exigía leyes más estrictas para los campesinos con bajos salarios.politicsgovernmentattitudecharactermoralphilosophystatesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAutoritarioTending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority."The authoritarian teacher demanded complete silence in the classroom, imposing strict rules without any discussion. "El profesor autoritario exigió silencio absoluto en el aula, imponiendo reglas estrictas sin ninguna discusión.politicsgovernmentattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading