Authoritarian Regime (Noun)
Meaning
A government that concentrates political power in an authority not responsible to the people.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The rise of the authoritarian regime led to the suppression of individual freedoms and the silencing of opposition voices.
- Human rights organizations condemned the authoritarian regime for its brutal crackdown on peaceful protests.
- The authoritarian regime's control over the media allowed it to manipulate public opinion and maintain a tight grip on power.
- Despite international criticism, the authoritarian regime continued to deny any wrongdoing and blamed foreign interference for its troubles.
- The collapse of the authoritarian regime brought hope to the people that democracy and freedom would soon be restored.