autoritär
Translation
authoritarian, authoritative
Examples
Er hat einen sehr autoritären Erziehungsstil.
He has a very authoritarian parenting style.
Die Regierung handelte autoritär.
The government acted in an authoritarian manner.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (as an adjective) an authoritarian father.
sein + ((Adjective)) (as a predicate) His tone was authoritarian.
Similar Words
Synonyms: domineering, strict; Antonyms: anti-authoritarian, liberal
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'auctoritas' (authority). Related to 'Autorität' (authority).
Memory Tips
Directly linked to 'authority'. An authoritarian person imposes their authority on others.