American English
/əˌθɔ.ɹəˈtʰɛɹ.i.əˌnɪ.zm̩/
8 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.
A system of government in which one person or group has most of the power and limits political freedom and opposition.
Practice out loudA system of government in which one person or group has most of the power and limits political freedom and opposition.
The country is moving toward authoritarianism.
the rise of authoritarianism · authoritarianism in government
The practice of demanding strict obedience and allowing little personal freedom.
The school was criticized for its authoritarianism.