How to Pronounce "authoritarian"

word

əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiən

uh-thaw-ruh-TAIR-ee-uhn

ˌɔːθɔːɹɪtˈeəɹiən

aw-thaw-ri-TAIR-ee-uhn

Definition

Describes someone or something that expects or demands strict obedience and does not allow individual freedom, often using strong control or power.

American English

əˌθɔɹəˈtɛɹiən

British English

ˌɔːθɔːɹɪtˈeəɹiən

uh-thaw-ruh-TAIR-ee-uhn

aw-thaw-ri-TAIR-ee-uhn

The teacher was very authoritarian in the classroom.

Some countries have authoritarian governments.

Her authoritarian father never let her go out alone.

The company culture was so authoritarian that employees were afraid to speak up.