| Flashcards: Latin Derivatives |
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authoritarian
favoring, characterized by, or enforcing unquestioning obedience to authority, like that of a dictator
The economic productivity of authoritarian countries has been unimpressive; on the other hand, their athletes have been among the best in the world.
Related English word: authoritarianism (the principle of unquestioning obedience to authority).
Latin root word: auctoritas, auctoritatis, f. - authority, influence, prestige
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