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authoritarian artinya

otoriter

/ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən//əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/

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authoritarian in Indonesian: otoriter. In English, authoritarian means of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

Indonesian words for authoritarian

of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
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demanding obedience to authority; dictatorial
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tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority
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English meaning of authoritarian

  1. adjective Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
  2. adjective Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
  3. adjective Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
  4. noun One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

Full definition of authoritarian

authoritarian in a sentence

  • the authoritarian personality
  • The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.
  • The dictator was an authoritarian.

Synonyms of authoritarian

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Questions about authoritarian in Indonesian

What is the meaning of authoritarian in Indonesian?
Authoritarian in Indonesian is otoriter.
Apa arti authoritarian?
Authoritarian: otoriter.
What does authoritarian mean in English?
Authoritarian means of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

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