authoritarian viewpoint
[/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriən ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/]
nounpl: authoritarian viewpoints
perspectiva autoritária
1. A perspective or opinion that emphasizes strict obedience to authority, hierarchy, and centralized power, often opposing individual freedoms and democratic decision-making
His authoritarian viewpoint opposed any form of public protest or dissent.
Sua perspectiva autoritária se opunha a qualquer forma de protesto ou dissidência pública.
2. A worldview that values order, discipline, and strong leadership over personal autonomy and collective participation in governance
The regime's authoritarian viewpoint left no room for free speech.
A perspectiva autoritária do regime não deixava espaço para liberdade de expressão.
This term is frequently used in discussions about governance, history, and politics in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it often appears in debates about the military dictatorship period (1964-1985). In American discourse, it is commonly invoked in discussions about separation of powers and civil liberties. The term carries significant political weight and is typically used critically or analytically rather than as self-identification.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to take an authoritarian viewpoint
from an authoritarian viewpoint
adopt an authoritarian viewpoint
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