plural of authoritarian

One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority. / One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.

plural of authoritarianism

opposition to authoritarianism

After an especially authoritarian social order.

plural of anti-authoritarian

A display of authoritarian force by a government, particularly when unnecessary, as a means to convince or coerce the media and the population into believing that the government has control in matters of law and order.

Alternative spelling of antiauthoritarian