1. An environment or context in which authority is exercised with strict control, limited personal freedom, and unquestioned obedience to rules or leaders
The military base operated as an authoritarian setting with rigid hierarchies and strict discipline.
A base militar funcionava como um ambiente autoritário com hierarquias rígidas e disciplina estrita.
2. A social or institutional space characterized by centralized power, top-down decision-making, and minimal input from those affected by decisions
Students in an authoritarian setting often struggle with independent thinking and creativity.
Os alunos em um ambiente autoritário frequentemente enfrentam dificuldades com o pensamento independente e a criatividade.