Autoritario
Example: El jefe autoritario impone reglas estrictas sin escuchar opiniones.
Definition
"Autoritario" describes a person or style characterized by strict control and the enforcement of rules without allowing input or opposition, often seen in leadership or governance where obedience is demanded and dissent discouraged.
Etymology
The word "autoritario" comes from the Latin 'auctoritas,' meaning 'authority' or 'command.' It evolved in Spanish to describe someone who exercises authority in a strict or domineering manner. Did you know? The root 'auctor' originally referred to someone who creates or increases, linking authority to the power of origination.
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"Autoritario" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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