Antidictatorial: meaning, definitions and examples

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antidictatorial

 

[ ˌæntiˌdɪkˌtætɔˈriəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

politics

Opposing or resisting dictatorship or authoritarian rule.

Synonyms

antiauthoritarian, antidespotic, antitotalitarian

Examples of usage

  • Her antidictatorial stance made her a hero among the oppressed population.
  • The antidictatorial movement gained momentum after the dictator's oppressive regime was overthrown.

Translations

Translations of the word "antidictatorial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antiditatorial

🇮🇳 विरोधी तानाशाही

🇩🇪 antidiktatorisch

🇮🇩 antidiktator

🇺🇦 антидиктаторський

🇵🇱 antydyktatorski

🇯🇵 反独裁的

🇫🇷 antidictatorial

🇪🇸 antidictatorial

🇹🇷 antidiktatör

🇰🇷 반독재

🇸🇦 مناهض للدكتاتورية

🇨🇿 antidiktátorský

🇸🇰 antidiktátorský

🇨🇳 反独裁

🇸🇮 antidiktatorski

🇮🇸 andstæðingar einræðisherra

🇰🇿 антидиктаторлық

🇬🇪 ანტიდიქტატორული

🇦🇿 antidiktator

🇲🇽 antidictatorial

Etymology

The term 'antidictatorial' originated in the mid-20th century during a time of increased global awareness of the dangers of dictatorships and authoritarian regimes. As movements for democracy and human rights gained traction, the need for a word to describe opposition to dictatorial rule became apparent. 'Antidictatorial' serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in many parts of the world.

See also: dictatorially.