AUTHORITARIAN
/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of AUTHORITARIAN
One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.
"The dictator was an authoritarian."
One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.
"2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians"
Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
"The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
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Examples of AUTHORITARIAN in a Sentence
- "The dictator was an authoritarian."
- "2006, Robert Altemeyer, The Authoritarians"
- "The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."
Word Details
Is AUTHORITARIAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUTHORITARIAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AUTHORITARIAN uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AUTHORITARIAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | t | h | o | r | i | t | a | r | i | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUTHORITARIAN
100 words from the letters in AUTHORITARIAN
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How to Use AUTHORITARIAN in Word Games
AUTHORITARIAN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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