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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- dictatress noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Barbara Walters is arguably as fascinating as the politicians, dictators and celebrities she interviewed over her long and storied career.
Constitutional scholars and members of Congress also have raised concerns about the executive branch deploying military assets to quell street protests, suggesting such tactics are most commonly used by authoritarian strongmen and dictators.
Constitutional scholars and some members of Congress have also questioned the domestic deployment of military forces, especially without the buy-in of local and state officials — calling it a tactic of dictators and authoritarian regimes.
Donald Trump is America’s first elected autocrat and an aspiring dictator.
"This is the United States of America and we will not be intimidated by a wannabe dictator in the executive branch," he wrote.
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