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AUTHORITARIANISM

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Authoritarianism.

Authoritarianism - as a noun

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolutism14caesarism13despotism14dictatorship20monocracy18one-man ruleshogunate13stalinismtotalitarianism17tyranny13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
autarchy16autocracy16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The citizens protested against the authoritarianism of the regime."
"Living under authoritarianism can be oppressive and limiting."
"The rise of authoritarianism is a concerning trend in some countries."
"The government's authoritarianism was opposed by a group of activists."
"The country transitioned from authoritarianism to a more democratic system."
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Is AUTHORITARIANISM a valid Scrabble word?
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Yes, authoritarianism is valid for Words With Friends
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AUTHORITARIANISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

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