authoritarian

1. 1

   Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

   • the authoritarian personality
2. 2

   Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.

   • The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants.
3. 3

   Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

ant. democratic · liberal · servile · humble · modest

1. 1

   One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

   • The dictator was an authoritarian.
2. 2

   One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.