authoritarian
adjective/ɔˌθɒrɪˈtɛriən/
Frequency rank: #6,877 most common English word
Meaning
Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
Example sentence
The citizens grew frustrated under authoritarian rule that left them with no voice in government.
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