Authoritarianism and Self-governance
Opposite meaning words
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism noun - A system of government in which the ruler has unlimited power.
Usage example: a critical period that saw a number of third-world countries abandon authoritarianism for democracy
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Synonyms for Authoritarianism
Self-governance is an antonym for authoritarianism.
Self-governance
Self-governance noun - The state of being free from the control or power of another.
Authoritarianism is an antonym for self-governance.
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