authoritarianism

🇺🇸 /əˌθɔːrəˈteriənɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriənɪzəm/
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A system where a ruler or government has complete control, and people are expected to obey without question.

The rise of authoritarianism in the country led to stricter rules and less personal freedom for citizens.

translation

n. A system where a ruler or government has complete control, and people are expected to obey without question.

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Plural authoritarianisms