Authoritarian

Definition

A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, and citizens have limited political freedoms and rights.

Related terms

Totalitarianism: A type of authoritarian regime where the government controls every aspect of public and private life.

Dictatorship: An authoritarian government led by a single ruler who has absolute power and often comes into power through force or military coup.

Autocracy: A system of government where one person holds unlimited power and authority.