authoritarian

BrE /ɔːˈθɒrɪˌteərɪən/ AmE /ɑːˈθɔːrɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective en → es

1 GOVERNMENT [attributive, predicative] B2

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

  • The country has an authoritarian system of government.

    El país tiene un sistema de gobierno autoritario.

2 PERSON [attributive, predicative] B2

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

  • She is an authoritarian manager who demands strict obedience.

    Ella es una jefa autoritaria que exige obediencia estricta.