Authoritarianism and Self-government
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-government is an antonym for authoritarianism.
Self-government
Self-government noun - Government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation.
Authoritarianism is an antonym for self-government.
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