Antidictatorial: meaning, definitions and examples
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antidictatorial
[ ˌæntiˌdɪkˌtætɔˈriəl ]
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.