authoritarianism
advancedC2/ɔːˌθɔːrəˈtɛərɪənɪzəm/ · au-thor-i-ta-ri-an-ism
A political system in which a single entity or leader holds absolute power and authority over the state, often suppressing individual freedoms.
Meanings
A political system in which a single entity or leader holds absolute power and authority over the state, often suppressing individual freedoms.
ایک سیاسی نظام جس میں ایک واحد ہستی یا رہنما ریاست پر مکمل طاقت اور اختیار رکھتا ہے، اکثر انفرادی آزادیوں کو دباتا ہے۔
اختیاراتی نظام
ikhtiyaarati nizaam
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- authoritarian regime
- authoritarian rule
- authoritarian government
Example Sentences
The rise of authoritarianism in the region has been a cause for concern among many citizens.
خطے میں اختیاراتی نظام کا عروج بہت سے شہریوں کے لیے تشویش کا باعث بن گیا ہے۔
Khayte mein ikhtiyaarati nizam ka urooj bohat se shehriyon ke liye tashweesh ka bayes ban gaya hai.
Authoritarianism often leads to the infringement of human rights.
اختیاراتی نظام اکثر انسانی حقوق کی پامالی کا باعث بنتا ہے۔
Ikhtiyaarati nizam aksar insani haqooq ki paamali ka bayes banta hai.
In an authoritarian regime, dissent is rarely tolerated.
ایک اختیاراتی حکومت میں اختلاف رائے کم ہی برداشت کیا جاتا ہے۔
Ek ikhtiyaarati hukumat mein ikhtilaaf raaye kam hi bardasht kiya jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an author who controls the narrative – that's an authoritarian approach.
Imagine a single ruler holding a scepter, dictating laws to a crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آزادی کا کیا حال، غم نہیں ہمارا، / جبر و استبداد کی زندگی ہے یاراں بس.
Azadi ka kya haal, gham nahi hamara, / Jabir o istibdaad ki zindagi hai yaaraan bas.
What is the state of freedom, we have no sorrow, / It's only the life of oppression and despotism, my friends.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوری کے آخری میں سب کو زنجیریں پڑتی ہیں۔
Chori ke aakhri mein sab ko zanjeerein padti hain.
At the end of theft, everyone gets chained.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "authoritas" — authority, influence
First known use: 1940s
The term 'authoritarianism' emerged in the early 20th century, describing political systems that concentrate power in a leader or ruling elite, restricting individual freedoms.