authoritarian
authoritarian is a polysyllabic word with 6 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, authoritarian is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofauthoritarian
- One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
Example: "The dictator was an authoritarian."
- One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.
Example: "2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians"
- Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
- Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
Example: "The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."
- Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
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