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dictator

 

[ หˆdษชk.teษช.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political leader

A dictator is a ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force.

Synonyms

autocrat, despot, tyrant

Examples of usage

  • The dictator suppressed all opposition and ruled with an iron fist.
  • The dictator's regime was characterized by widespread human rights abuses.
  • The dictator's reign of terror came to an end after a popular uprising.
  • The international community condemned the dictator's actions as undemocratic.
  • The dictator's grip on power seemed unshakable.
Context #2 | Noun

person who dictates

A dictator is a person who gives orders or commands in an authoritarian manner.

Synonyms

authoritarian, bossy, controller

Examples of usage

  • The boss was known for being a dictator in the workplace.
  • The dictator of the project decided the direction it would take.
  • The teacher was accused of being a dictator by the students.
  • The coach's dictatorial style alienated many of the players.
  • The dictator's micromanagement stifled creativity.

Translations

Translations of the word "dictator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ditador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคจเคพเคถเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diktator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diktator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะบั‚ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyktator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ฌ่ฃ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dictateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dictador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diktatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์žฌ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูƒุชุงุชูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diktรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diktรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ่ฃ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diktator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einrรฆรฐisherra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะบั‚ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diktator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dictador

Etymology

The word 'dictator' originated in ancient Rome, where it referred to a magistrate granted extraordinary powers to deal with a crisis. The concept evolved over time to represent a ruler with absolute power, often associated with oppression and tyranny. In modern usage, 'dictator' is used to describe autocratic leaders who exercise unchecked authority over their subjects.

See also: dictating, dictatorial, dictatorship.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,504, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.