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How to pronounce authoritarian in American English
“authoritarian” pronunciation by American speakers
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“authoritarian” in real sentences — American speakers
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against authoritarian governments.
State Department
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removing an authoritarian leader -- obviously talking about Libya.
The Obama White House
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I think we've seen is that authoritarian regimes.
Dept of Justice
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