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authoritarian vs authoritative
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| authoritarianadjective/əˌθɔːr.əˈter.i.ən/ | Meaning demanding complete obedience to those in power and not allowing people personal freedom | Goes with authoritarian regime | Example The country moved from authoritarian rule to democracy in the 1990s. |
| authoritativeadjective/əˈθɔːr.ə.teɪ.tɪv/ | Meaning trusted as correct and reliable, or showing confident control and expecting to be obeyed | Goes with authoritative source | Example This is the most authoritative guide to English grammar. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Teachers are often seen as figures.