authoritarianism
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ə.nɪ.zəm/ us/əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ə.nɪ.zəm/
专制主义，独裁主义
the belief that people must obey completely and not be allowed freedom to act as they wish
The party supports authoritarianism over democracy. 该党派支持独裁主义而不支持民主。
Some people fear the country is sliding towards authoritarianism. 一些人担心该国正在滑向专制主义。
See: authoritarian
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- His government has been accused of corruption and authoritarianism.
- There are signs of a tendency towards authoritarianism on the part of the government.
- Repressive authoritarianism was the regime’s characteristic style.