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Authoritarianism vs Overlord - What's the difference?

authoritarianism | overlord |

As nouns the difference between authoritarianism and overlord

is that authoritarianism is a form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system while overlord is a ruler of other rulers.

authoritarianism

English

(wikipedia authoritarianism)

Noun

(-)
  • A form of government in which the governing body has absolute, or almost absolute, control. Typically this control is maintained by force, and little heed is paid to public opinion or the judicial system.

    • overlord

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A ruler of other rulers.
    • The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.
  • Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.
    • The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.
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    • Usage notes

    * The second sense frequently carries negative connotations; calling one an overlord can imply tyranny or authoritarianism.

    Derived terms

    * overlordship