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authoritarianism in German

authoritarianism in German is Autoritarismus — authoritarianism means a system of government in which those in power hold almost total control, often enforced by force with little regard for public opinion or the courts.

authoritarianism in German

Autoritarismus
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.

What does "authoritarianism" mean?

  1. noun A system of government in which those in power hold almost total control, often enforced by force with little regard for public opinion or the courts.
    "The country slid into authoritarianism after the coup."
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authoritarianism in a sentence

  • The country slid into authoritarianism after the coup.
  • Critics accused the leader of authoritarianism for silencing the press.

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What is "authoritarianism" in German?
"authoritarianism" in German is Autoritarismus. authoritarianism means: A system of government in which those in power hold almost total control, often enforced by force with little regard for public opinion or the courts.
How do you use "authoritarianism" in a sentence?
Example: "The country slid into authoritarianism after the coup." In German, "authoritarianism" is Autoritarismus.
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