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authoritarianism

NOUN
absolutism
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STRONGEST


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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

Pope Leo concluded an 11-day trip to Africa, making appeals against violence, authoritarianism and social injustice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

That’s one of the really important broader lessons in countering authoritarianism.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 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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