The difference between Authoritarian and Illiberal

When used as nouns, authoritarian means one who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority, whereas illiberal means one opposed to liberal principles.

When used as adjectives, authoritarian means of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority, whereas illiberal means restrictive of individual choice and freedom.

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  1. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority.

  2. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial.

    Examples:

    "The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."

  3. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

  1. Authoritarian as a noun:

    One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

    Examples:

    "The dictator was an authoritarian."

  2. Authoritarian as a noun:

    One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

  1. Illiberal as an adjective:

    Restrictive of individual choice and freedom.

  2. Illiberal as an adjective:

    Narrow-minded; bigoted.

  3. Illiberal as an adjective (archaic):

    Ungenerous, stingy.

  4. Illiberal as an adjective (economics, politics):

    Not adhering to either liberalism or neoliberalism.

  1. Illiberal as a noun:

    One opposed to liberal principles.

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