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Meaning of authoritarianism
A system of government where one person or group has complete control and makes decisions without being bound by a constitution or laws.
Etymology of authoritarianism
The word "authoritarianism" originates from the Latin words "auctor" meaning "author" or "master" and the suffix "-arian" which forms a noun indicating a person or thing related to or characterized by a particular quality, combined with the suffix "-ism" which forms a noun indicating a doctrine or system
The term has been in use since the mid-19th century to describe systems of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single person or group
Synonyms
Definitions
- A system of government where one person or group has complete control and makes decisions without being bound by a constitution or laws
- * A tendency to use authority in a dictatorial way, often to suppress individual freedom
Usage Examples
- The country has been accused of promoting authoritarianism in its treatment of political dissidents
- * The rise of authoritarianism in the region has led to a decline in human rights and individual freedoms