authoritarian
adjective
favoring complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom.
authoritarians
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pluralof authoritarian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A people without history, without context, who lack the means to understand their predicament or the tools to resist it, are easy prey for authoritarians.
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
Thanks to Judge Charles Ouslander for his asylum ruling, which shows the U.S. can still be a beacon for liberty and a refuge for dissidents from the world’s cruel authoritarians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
“It also sends a strong message to authoritarians around the world that the free world remains united,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
She said it was "important that people can hear what I have to say", adding that she is "standing up to authoritarians who want to silence debate".
From BBC ● May 30, 2023
We are not authoritarians, but we must be organizers.
From Violence and the Labor Movement by Robert Hunter
