Example Sentences
"Authoritarian governments limit individual freedoms."
"North Korea is an example of authoritarianism."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of authoritarianism?
Study Tips
To remember authoritarianism, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about civics.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.