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authoritarianism

NOUN
absolutism
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STRONGEST


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At the time, he told the BBC that he was supported by "dozens of millions of people" who did not want "Russia to be in this track of authoritarianism and militarism".

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Peck’s new documentary “Orwell: 2+2=5” uses the author’s own words to confront propaganda, doublespeak and the spread of authoritarianism in the 21st century.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Juniors and seniors at her school take a science-fiction literature class in which they study “Fahrenheit 451,” a 1953 book about censorship and authoritarianism.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

Through the many speeches and Masses delivered in multiple languages during his trip – which took him to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—Leo made passionate appeals against violence, authoritarianism and social injustice.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

It is hard to imagine any other function for workplace authoritarianism.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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