noun

authoritarianism

authoritarianism, despotism

The rise of authoritarianism is a global concern.

The rise of authoritarianism is a global concern.

((authoritarianism)) as a concept The rise of authoritarianism.

Synonyms: despotism, tyranny, dictatorship; Antonyms: democracy, liberalism

From 'authoritarian' + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a practice, system, or philosophy).

The '-ism' suffix turns the adjective 'authoritarian' into a noun for the system or belief itself.

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