authoritarianism [authoritarianisms]◼◼◼(authoritarian form of government) noun [UK: ɔ:ˌθɒ.rɪ.ˈteə.riən.ˌɪ.zəm] [US: ə.ˌθɔː.rə.ˈte.riə.ˌnɪ.zəm]Egypt is known for its brutal military authoritarianism. = L'Égypte est connue pour son autoritarisme militaire brutal.