• Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com
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        23 days ago

        There is no definition of “authoritarian” as “authority” in common English language, you’re trying to redefine words. The word you mean is “authority figure” or “authoritative”.

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          23 days ago

          https://fiveable.me/key-terms/ap-psych-revised/authoritarian-figures

          Having authority over most of the subjects means being an authoritarian figure amongst those subjects. How much of an authoritarian a leader is, is another question. When I said “authority versus people”, again, I quite clearly meant voices of people versus voices of prime ministers and presidents who probably have different dealings going on.

          The word “figure” plays a rather important role, as I never said “authoritarians”.