Authoritarianism

Pronunciation: /əˌθɔːrəˈtɛriːəˌnɪzəm/

Authoritarianism (noun)

  1. A system where leaders demand strong obedience and limit people’s freedom to speak, organize, or choose leaders.
  2. A way of running a country or group that relies on one authority’s power, with weak limits from courts or elections.

Examples

  • Authoritarianism demands strict rules and discourages open debate.
  • The school runs on authoritarianism, so students rarely question decisions.