Authoritarian (Noun)
Meaning
A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner; "my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The strict headmistress was known for being an authoritarian who enforced the school's rules with an iron fist.
- His authoritarian management style made it difficult for employees to express their opinions or disagree with him.
- The company's authoritarian CEO was notorious for making decisions without consulting anyone else.
- She was an authoritarian parent who never let her children make their own decisions or have any freedom.
- The authoritarian leader of the country was criticized for suppressing free speech and dissenting voices.