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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

authoritarian

/ˌɔːθɒrɪˈteɪriən/ adjective · British & US
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What does authoritarian mean?

adjective

Characterized by or exercising power or control in a strict and often cruel manner; favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority.

Example

"The authoritarian government imposed strict rules on its citizens."

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