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authoritarianism in Malay

autoritarianisme

US/ɔˌθɔːɹɪˈtɛːɹiən.ɪzm̩/

authoritarianism in Malay: autoritarianisme. In English, authoritarianism means 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.

Malay words for authoritarianism

authoritarian form of government
autoritarianisme

English meaning of authoritarianism

  1. noun 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.

Full definition of authoritarianism

authoritarianism in a sentence

  • Near-synonyms: dictatorialism; autocratism; totalitarianism (see usage note there)

Synonyms of authoritarianism

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Questions about authoritarianism in Malay

What is the meaning of authoritarianism in Malay?
Authoritarianism in Malay is autoritarianisme.
Apakah maksud authoritarianism dalam bahasa Melayu?
Authoritarianism: autoritarianisme.
What does authoritarianism mean in English?
Authoritarianism means 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.

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