権 威 主 義(けんいしゅぎ)

けんいしゅぎ

noun

authoritarianism

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1. authoritarianism; authoritarian principle

A political or social system in which obedience to authority is enforced at the expense of personal freedom. Also used more broadly to describe a mindset that values authority and hierarchy above individual autonomy.

権威主義(けんいしゅぎ)体制(たいせい)が続(つづ)いている。

The authoritarian regime continues.

権威主義(けんいしゅぎ)に反対(はんたい)する声(こえ)が高(たか)まっている。

Voices opposing authoritarianism are growing louder.

民主主義(みんしゅしゅぎ)と権威主義(けんいしゅぎ)の対立(たいりつ)は世界的(せかいてき)な課題(かだい)となっている。

The confrontation between democracy and authoritarianism has become a global issue.

Compound of 権威(けんい) (authority) + 主義(しゅぎ) (-ism). Refers to political systems or attitudes that prioritize obedience to authority over individual freedom.

Forms

権威主義的(けんいしゅぎてき) (na-adjective): authoritarian
権威主義者(けんいしゅぎしゃ): authoritarian (person)

Common collocations

権威主義(けんいしゅぎ)体制(たいせい): authoritarian regime
権威主義(けんいしゅぎ)国家(こっか): authoritarian state
権威主義(けんいしゅぎ)政権(せいけん): authoritarian government

Similar words

民主主義(みんしゅしゅぎ): democracy
自由主義(じゆうしゅぎ): liberalism
全体主義(ぜんたいしゅぎ): totalitarianism (more extreme)

Frequently appears in news, political analysis, and academic writing.

Related Words

Compare: 民主主義(みんしゅしゅぎ) (democracy)

Compare: 民主(みんしゅ) (democracy)

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