authoritarian

authoritarian
[ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən]
adjective
  1. favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the state, at the expense of personal freedom
    (国家)专制的;独裁主义的
    the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime.
    从专制政权到民主政权的转变。
    ■showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others; dictatorial
    专断的,专横的
    he had an authoritarian and at times belligerent manner.
    他很专横,有时还很好斗。
noun
  1. an authoritarian person
    独裁者
派生
authoritarianism
noun
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