authoritarian
BrE /ɔːˈθɒrɪˌteərɪən/ AmE /ɑːˈθɔːrɪˌtɛrɪən/
adjective en → es
relating to a system of government in which one person or political party has complete control and does not allow people freedom of choice or action
autoritario, totalitario
- an authoritarian government/system
Collocations authoritarian regime · authoritarian rule
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The country has an authoritarian system of government.
El país tiene un sistema de gobierno autoritario.
relating to a person who likes to control other people and does not allow them freedom of choice or action
autoritario, tiránico
- an authoritarian leader/person
Collocations authoritarian boss · authoritarian parent
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She is an authoritarian manager who demands strict obedience.
Ella es una jefa autoritaria que exige obediencia estricta.