Authoritarian(adjective)

Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
Hindi meaning:सत्तावादी / अधिनायकवादी
Synonyms: Dictatorial, Autocratic, Oppressive, Tyrannical
Antonyms: Democratic, Liberal, Tolerant, Permissive
Example: The country was ruled by an authoritarian leader who allowed no opposition.
Trick to remember: An authoritarian person acts like only authority matters, not freedom.
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