a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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There is often a stage of authoritarianism in the process from secularization to democratization and secularization is very important to the religious reform. 从世俗化到民主化，一般都经历一个权威主义阶段，而世俗化过程中对宗教的改革是至关重要的。
Najib must know, by now, that Malaysians are not a fan of authoritarianism and dictatorship. 纳吉必须知道，大马人现在已非专制主义和独裁者的拥护者。
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