authoritarian
dictatorial / undemocratic / autocratic / tyrannical
AdjectiveNoun
This term carries a heavy negative connotation, typically evoking images of oppression, rigidity, and the suppression of individual rights. It describes a power dynamic where the hierarchy is absolute and the subordinates have no voice in decision-making processes. When used as a noun, it refers to a person who embodies these traits. While the adjective can describe a specific government or a personal management style, the noun is almost exclusively used to categorize a person's political or social ideology.
Meanings
Adjective
[~ government][~ regime]
Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of a government, at the expense of personal freedom.
"The country suffered under an authoritarian regime for three decades."