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autoritär — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • authoritarian adj Demanding strict obedience and control, at the expense of individual freedom.
  • bossy adj Fond of giving orders to others, often more than is welcome or necessary.

Senses

autoritär is used for these senses in English:

  • bossy Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

authoritarian — full definition

  1. adj Demanding strict obedience and control, at the expense of individual freedom.
  2. noun A person who demands total obedience or a leader who rules with strict control.

Related German words