What is another word for authoritarianism?
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːθɔːɹɪtˈe͡əɹi͡ənˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Authoritarianism is a political system that is characterized by a centralized power structure in which the government exercises control over the population using coercive tactics. Synonyms for authoritarianism include totalitarianism, despotism, dictatorship, autocracy, and tyranny. Totalitarianism is an extreme form of authoritarianism that seeks to control all aspects of individual behavior, and the government is ruled by a single party or individual. Despotism is a form of government in which a ruler holds absolute power and is not subject to any kind of checks and balances. A dictatorship is a government where one person holds complete power and exercises that power in an arbitrary manner. Autocracy is a form of government in which a ruler has complete control over a country or territory, with no accountability to the people. Finally, tyranny is a government that is driven by rulers who oppress and exploit their subjects.
