1. authoritarianism

noun. ['əˌθɔrəˈtɛriːəˌnɪzəm'] a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.).

Rhymes with Authoritarianism

• totalitarianism
• egalitarianism
• sectarianism
• agrarianism

Sentences with authoritarianism

1. Noun, singular or mass
Nationalism is also a major cause of authoritarianism, as it was in Germany.