Authoritarian Regime

Definition

An authoritarian regime refers to an oppressive form of government where political power rests in one leader or group, who exercise authority without meaningful checks or balances.

Related terms

Totalitarianism: This term describes an extreme form of authoritarianism where the government seeks to control every aspect of public and private life.

Dictatorship: In a dictatorship, power is concentrated in the hands of one individual who rules with absolute authority.

Censorship: Censorship refers to the suppression or control of information, media, or speech by an authoritarian regime to limit dissent and maintain control.