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dictator
[ dik-tey-ter, dik-tey-ter ]
noun
- a person exercising absolute power, especially a ruler who has absolute, unrestricted control in a government without hereditary succession.
- (in ancient Rome) a person invested with supreme authority during a crisis, the regular magistracy being subordinated to him until the crisis was met.
- a person who authoritatively prescribes conduct, usage, etc.:
a dictator of fashion.
- a person who dictates, as to a secretary.
dictator
/ dɪkˈteɪtə; dɪkˈteɪtrɪs; ˈdɪktətrɪks /
noun
- a ruler who is not effectively restricted by a constitution, laws, recognized opposition, etc
- an absolute, esp tyrannical, ruler
- (in ancient Rome) a person appointed during a crisis to exercise supreme authority
- a person who makes pronouncements, as on conduct, fashion, etc, which are regarded as authoritative
- a person who behaves in an authoritarian or tyrannical manner
Derived Forms
- dictatress, noun:feminine
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
If a felonious politician tells you that he will be a dictator, then he will behave like one if you elect him.
The Russian dictator has cracked down on dissidents, removed all in the government he deems disloyal, and has infiltrated universities to make sure they’re teaching an ideology that suits his needs.
Pull the plug on Ukraine, and the message to every dictator, every authoritarian, every would-be invader around the world is clear: America can’t be trusted.
Bong’s shrewd portrait of a wannabe dictator is even more chilling when you consider that Kenneth’s violent narcissism is relevant regardless of whether or not Trump is in office.
Trump shot back that Zelenskyy, whom he branded a “dictator,” had “better move fast” to make peace “or he is not going to have a Country left.”
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