Authoritarian State (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 authoritarian state had strict controls on freedom of speech and press, making it difficult for citizens to express dissenting opinions.
- Under the authoritarian state, political opposition was met with severe punishment, and even minor criticisms of the government were quickly silenced.
- In the authoritarian state, the ruling authority made decisions without input from the people or their elected representatives.
- The government's increasing tendency towards authoritarianism was evident in its restrictive laws and punishments for those who challenged its authority.
- As an authoritarian state, the country's leadership was characterized by a disregard for human rights and individual freedoms.