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authoritarianism Synonyms

Another word for authoritarianism

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• noun (Context 1)

The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, especially in a political system characterized by centralized power and limited political pluralism.

Usage Example

"The historian's new book examines the gradual shift from fledgling democracy to entrenched autocracy in the region."

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autocracy
dictatorship
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despotism
totalitarianism
tyranny
absolutism

Opposites of authoritarianism

The opposite of authoritarianism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

democracy
liberalism
libertarianism
anarchism
pluralism
egalitarianism
See all opposites of authoritarianism

• Nearby Words

author
authoress
authoritarian
authoritarianism
authoritative
authoritatively
authoritativeness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Authoritarianism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/authoritarianism
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