authoritarian

autoritaire

Qui donne un grand pouvoir au gouvernement tout en limitant les libertés et les droits des personnes.

En anglais simple : Giving the government strong control while limiting people’s freedom and rights.

• They lived under an authoritarian government.
• The country’s authoritarian regime banned public protests.
• These laws made the political system more authoritarian.

Synonymes : dictatorial, repressive

Contraires : democratic

Expressions courantes : authoritarian regime, authoritarian government, authoritarian rule

autoritaire

Qui exige qu’on suive des ordres stricts et laisse peu de liberté.

En anglais simple : Expecting people to obey strict orders and allowing them little freedom.

• He had an authoritarian father.
• The teacher’s authoritarian manner frightened the children.
• Her leadership became more authoritarian over time.

Synonymes : dictatorial, domineering

Contraires : permissive

Expressions courantes : authoritarian parent, authoritarian leader, authoritarian style

autoritaire

Qui préfère l’obéissance stricte aux personnes puissantes à la liberté individuelle.

En anglais simple : Supporting strict obedience to powerful people rather than personal freedom.

• His views are strongly authoritarian.
• The study examined authoritarian attitudes among voters.
• She rejected the movement’s authoritarian beliefs.

Synonymes : illiberal

Contraires : liberal

Expressions courantes : authoritarian personality, authoritarian attitudes, authoritarian beliefs

autoritaire

Personne qui exige une obéissance totale à ses ordres.

En anglais simple : Someone who expects complete obedience to their orders.

• The new leader was an authoritarian.
• As a parent, he was an authoritarian.
• The authoritarians refused to share power.

Synonymes : dictator, autocrat

Expressions courantes : an authoritarian, committed authoritarian