non-authoritarian

non--au·thor·i·tar·i·an

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te uh-thawr-i-tair-ee-uh n, uh-thor-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ əˌθɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, əˌθɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te uh-thawr-i-tair-ee-uh n, uh-thor-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ əˌθɔr ɪˈtɛər i ən, əˌθɒr-/

Definitions of non-authoritarian word

adjective non-authoritarian favoring complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom: authoritarian principles; authoritarian attitudes. 1
adjective non-authoritarian of or relating to a governmental or political system, principle, or practice in which individual freedom is held as completely subordinate to the power or authority of the state, centered either in one person or a small group that is not constitutionally accountable to the people. 1
adjective non-authoritarian exercising complete or almost complete control over the will of another or of others: an authoritarian parent. 0
noun non-authoritarian a person who favors or acts according to authoritarian principles. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; authorit(y) + -arian

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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