Plural of authoritarian; people who believe in or practice authoritarianism, or who have authoritarian personalities.
From 'authoritarian' (from 'authority' + '-arian' meaning 'relating to' or 'follower of') with plural '-s'. The term describes both leaders and followers of authoritarian systems.
Psychology research on 'authoritarians' as personality types shows that people who are attracted to authoritarian leaders often score high on measures of dogmatism, intolerance of ambiguity, and preference for strong hierarchies—it's as much about how followers think as leaders.
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