authoritarianism
Translation
authoritarianism, despotism, tyranny
Examples
The people protested against the rise of authoritarianism.
The people protested against the rise of authoritarianism.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) authoritarianism to (verb) authoritarianism They oppose authoritarianism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dictatorship, tyranny, despotism; Antonyms: democracy, liberalism
Etymology
From 'authoritarian' + '-ism' (a suffix for a belief system or practice).
Memory Tips
The '-ism' suffix turns the adjective 'authoritarian' into a noun for a political system or ideology.