authoritarian

US /əˌθɔ:rəˈteriən/

UK /ɔ:ˌθɒrɪˈteəriən/

B2

noun

  • A person favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority.
  • Person expecting complete obedience

adjective

  • Characterized by or favoring absolute obedience to authority.
  • Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
  • Expecting complete obedience to your rules