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 authoritarian authoritarian /əˌθɔrəˈtɛriːən/

adjective

  1. () Characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty  ( autocratic , despotic , dictatorial , authoritarian , tyrannic , tyrannical )
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
     An authoritarian regime
    an authoritarian regime
     Autocratic government
    autocratic government
     Despotic rulers
    despotic rulers
     A dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
    a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war
     A tyrannical government
    a tyrannical government
  2. Expecting unquestioning obedience  ( authoritarian , dictatorial , overbearing )
    expecting unquestioning obedience
     The timid child of authoritarian parents
    the timid child of authoritarian parents
     Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
    insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter

noun

  1. A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner  ( authoritarian , dictator )
    a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner
     My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime
    my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime


 heavy weapon heavy weapon /ˈhɛvi ˈwɛpən/

noun

  1. Large but transportable armament  ( heavy weapon , ordnance , artillery , gun )
    large but transportable armament
      The artillery fired rounds into the enemy's territory.
    The artillery fired rounds into the enemy's territory.


 scheelite scheelite /ˈʃiːlaɪt/

noun

  1. A mineral used as an ore of tungsten  ( scheelite )
    a mineral used as an ore of tungsten
     Scheelite deposits are valuable for tungsten extraction.
    Scheelite deposits are valuable for tungsten extraction.


 nuclear fission nuclear fission /ˈnukliər ˈfɪʃən/

noun

  1. A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy  ( fission , nuclear fission )
    a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy