authoritarianism
|au-thor-i-tar-i-an-ism|
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/əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛriənɪzəm/
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/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/
centralized control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'authoritarianism' originates from the word 'authoritarian,' which is derived from the Latin word 'auctoritas,' meaning 'authority.'
Historical Evolution
'authoritarian' changed from the Latin word 'auctoritas' and eventually became the modern English word 'authoritarianism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to authority,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a political system with strong central power.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a political system characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.
The country has been under authoritarianism for decades.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40