authoritarianism
- a word derived from authoritarian.
Example Sentences
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He was awarded the Norwegian Rafto Prize for Human Rights in 2024 "for his fearless opposition to authoritarianism through art."
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
At the time, he told the BBC that he was supported by "dozens of millions of people" who did not want "Russia to be in this track of authoritarianism and militarism".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
In case you’ve forgotten the events of 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” it’s about a group of heroes resisting the conformist authoritarianism of a ridiculous figure called President Business, also known as the despotic Lord Business.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Pope Leo concluded an 11-day trip to Africa, making appeals against violence, authoritarianism and social injustice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
It is hard to imagine any other function for workplace authoritarianism.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
