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    authoritarian

    US /əˌθɔ:rəˈteriən/

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    UK /ɔ:ˌθɒrɪˈteəriən/

    B2
    n.NounPerson expecting complete obedience
    My father is the authoritarian in our family
    adj.AdjectiveExpecting complete obedience to your rules
    My authoritarian parents were very strict and never let me watch television or go to the movies
    adj.AdjectiveFavoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
    The authoritarian regime suppressed all dissent.

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    • ...to convert Hong Kong from a free society into an authoritarian one...

      ...to convert Hong Kong from a free society into an authoritarian one...

    B1

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    • Authoritarian-minded leaders elected in Brazil, Hungary, India, Russia, Italy and Austria;

      Authoritarian-minded leaders elected in Brazil, Hungary, India, Russia, Italy and Austria;

    B1

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    • We feel very strongly that AI must remain free from ideological bias, and that American AI will not be co-opted into a tool for authoritarian censorship. ... marketplace of ideas.

      We feel very strongly that AI must remain free from ideological bias, and that American AI will not be co-opted into a tool for authoritarian censorship. ... marketplace of ideas.

    • As they do with other tech, some authoritarian regimes have stolen and used AI to strengthen their military, intelligence, and surveillance capabilities, capture foreign data, and create I want to be clear.

      As they do with other tech, some authoritarian regimes have stolen and used AI to strengthen their military, intelligence, and surveillance capabilities, capture foreign data, and create I want to be clear.

    B1

    Trump picks JD Vance as his vice president

    03:14Trump picks JD Vance as his vice president
    • Over the weekend, hours after Trump was targeted by a would-be assassin's bullet, Vance taking to social media to blame President Biden, saying, the central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs.

      Over the weekend, hours after Trump was targeted by a would-be assassin's bullet, Vance taking to social media to blame President Biden, saying, the central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs.

    • Vance taking to social media to blame President Biden, saying the central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs.

      Vance taking to social media to blame President Biden, saying the central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs.

    B2

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    13:526 Positive Discipline Techniques to Improve Child Behavior | Dad University
    • And if you're only firm, you're going to be too strict or authoritarian.

      And if you're only firm, you're going to be too strict or authoritarian.

    • And if you're only firm, you're going to be too strict or authoritarian.

      And if you're only firm, you're going to be too strict or authoritarian.

    B1

    10 Viral Moments That Changed the World

    14:4510 Viral Moments That Changed the World
    • These leaks, as well as widespread authoritarian abuses, led to protests breaking out across Northern Africa and the Middle East.

      These leaks, as well as widespread authoritarian abuses, led to protests breaking out across Northern Africa and the Middle East.

    • These leaks, as well as widespread authoritarian abuses, led to protests breaking out across Northern Africa and the Middle East.

      These leaks, as well as widespread authoritarian abuses, led to protests breaking out across Northern Africa and the Middle East.

    B1

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    10:00Scientists confirm discovery of a new species in Japan | February 27, 2024
    • Kurkov, like most Ukrainians, see themselves, their land, as the front line between the authoritarian and the democratic world.

      Kurkov, like most Ukrainians, see themselves, their land, as the front line between the authoritarian and the democratic world.

    • Kurkov, like most Ukrainians, see themselves, their land, as the front line between the authoritarian and the democratic worlds.

      Kurkov, like most Ukrainians, see themselves, their land, as the front line between the authoritarian and the democratic worlds.

    B1

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    17:32Why Taiwan Makes All The Chips That Beep Boop
    • Though there has been some friction importing the culture of the company into Arizona, American workers say TSMC has an authoritarian culture, with long hours, unrealistic deadlines, and berating managers.

      Though there has been some friction importing the culture of the company into Arizona, American workers say TSMC has an authoritarian culture, with long hours, unrealistic deadlines, and berating managers.

    • Though there has been some friction importing the culture of the company into Arizona, American workers say TSMC has an authoritarian culture, with long hours, unrealistic deadlines, and

      Though there has been some friction importing the culture of the company into Arizona, American workers say TSMC has an authoritarian culture, with long hours, unrealistic deadlines, and

    B1

    Australia's Insane Social Media Ban

    14:44Australia's Insane Social Media Ban
    • The misinformation bill was so heavy handed and authoritarian that not one member of the opposition signed off on it.

      The misinformation bill was so heavy handed and authoritarian that not one member of the opposition signed off on it.

    • As I was making this episode, the misinformation bill was so heavy-handed and authoritarian that not one member of the opposition signed off on it.

      As I was making this episode, the misinformation bill was so heavy-handed and authoritarian that not one member of the opposition signed off on it.

    B1

    Was the Arab Spring All For Nothing?

    14:36Was the Arab Spring All For Nothing?
    • But as the years passed by, his rule became more and more authoritarian.

      But as the years passed by, his rule became more and more authoritarian.

    • Today, meaningful opposition is virtually non-existent, and Egypt's current president rules the country in an increasingly authoritarian manner.

      Today, meaningful opposition is virtually non-existent, and Egypt's current president rules the country in an increasingly authoritarian manner.

    B2