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au·thor·i·tar·i·an / əˌ[unvoicedth]ôriˈte(ə)rēən; ôˌ[unvoicedth]är-/ • adj. favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, esp. that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom: the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime. ∎  showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others; domineering; dictatorial.• n. an authoritarian person.DERIVATIVES: au·thor·i·tar·i·an·ism n.

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