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Meanings of authoritarianism in English

Portuguese
despotismo
Catalan
tirania
Spanish
despotismo

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

despotismo
Usage of authoritarianism in English
1
Growing political authoritarianism has coincided with greater state dominance over the economy.
The Guardian
2
She is an international symbol for free speech and resistance to authoritarianism.
Wired
3
This situation could bode well for the demise of authoritarianism in Zimbabwe.
The South African
4
Colonialism also put into place a system of authoritarianism that favored elitism.
This child will be great
5
An advocate of tradition and rigid authoritarianism, she stands firmly against change.
Reuters
6
But its most notable characteristic is its almost textbook justification for authoritarianism.
NY Magazine
7
Even those opposing Mr Haftar's authoritarianism have little confidence in the GNA.
The Guardian
8
His critics accuse him of authoritarianism, corruption and of undermining the monarchy.
Reuters
9
And he turns those weapons against unnecessary cruelty, overwork, authoritarianism and bigotry.
The Guardian
10
Occasionally, the group poked fun at the authoritarianism of Ukraine's big neighbour.
The Guardian
11
Last year, the New Zealand Law Society said Nauru was sliding towards authoritarianism.
Radio NZ
12
However, recent analysis reveals the deeper connection between processes of marketisation and authoritarianism.
The Guardian
13
Democracy has collapsed into authoritarianism, replete with intimidation and imprisonment of political opponents.
The South African
14
Opponents fear a lurch towards authoritarianism if an April referendum approves the change.
Reuters
15
There is evidence to suggest that as authoritarianism rises, indicators of health fall.
The Irish Times
16
My finding, simply stated, is the growing presence of conservative authoritarianism.
Conservatives without conscience
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