autoritären
Translation
authoritarian
Examples
Er hat einen autoritären Führungsstil.
He has an authoritarian leadership style.
Sie leben in einem autoritären Staat.
They live in an authoritarian state.
Wir sprachen mit dem autoritären Chef.
We spoke with the authoritarian boss.
Grammar Patterns
((before noun)) before a noun Er hat einen autoritären Charakter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herrisch (domineering), diktatorisch (dictatorial); Antonyms: liberal, demokratisch (democratic)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Autorität' (authority). Cognate with the English 'authoritarian'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone or a system imposing their 'authority' on others without question.