authoritarianism

Meanings

• noun

  A system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a leader or small elite that is not constitutionally responsible to the body of the people.

  - "Under authoritarianism, citizens have little freedom to express their opinions or dissent."
  - "The country has been ruled by an authoritarian regime for decades."

• noun

  The attitude or behavior of a person who wields power in a domineering, unreasonable, or arbitrary way.

  - "His authoritarian attitude made it difficult for his employees to work effectively."
  - "The coach's authoritarian style did not motivate the team."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with authoritarianism
arbitrarism , autocracy , hegemony , monarchy

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Variants

List of all variants of authoritarianism that leads to same result
authoritarian , authoritarianism , authoritarianisms , authoritarians , anti-authoritarian , anti-authoritarianism , anti-authoritarians , antiauthoritarian , antiauthoritarianism , antiauthoritarianisms , antiauthoritarians

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'autokratōr,' meaning 'ruler of oneself,' but in modern usage, it has taken on the meaning of a ruler who is not accountable to the governed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'authoritarianism' was first used in its modern sense by the political theorist Alexis de Tocqueville in his book 'Democracy in America' published in 1835.

2. Some researchers argue that authoritarianism is a natural response to uncertainty and instability, as it provides a sense of order and control in chaotic situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Totalitarianism: A more extreme form of authoritarianism in which the state controls all aspects of citizens' lives and seeks to eliminate all opposition.

2. Fascism: A political ideology and system of government characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and militarism.

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Culture

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Authoritarianism has been a topic of interest in various fields, including politics, psychology, and sociology. It has been linked to totalitarian regimes, military dictatorships, and religious fundamentalism. In literature, authoritarianism is often portrayed as a negative force, such as in George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. In music, songs like 'Blow Up the Bureaucracy' by Rage Against the Machine and 'Authoritarian' by Rush express opposition to authoritarian ideologies.

How to Memorize "authoritarianism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or government wielding power in a domineering, unreasonable, or arbitrary way. Visualize a lack of accountability and resistance to the will of the people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate authoritarianism with control, domination, and power. Remember that it is a system or attitude that does not respect individual freedoms or rights.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'APPLAUSE' to remember the definition: Authoritarianism = Power to control all Aspects of people's Lives, without Accountability, Under the rule of a Single, Unquestioned, Elite.

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