Dictatorial: meaning, definitions and examples
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dictatorial
[ ˌdɪkˈtəˈtɔːrɪəl ]
politics
Of or relating to a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Synonyms
authoritarian, autocratic, oppressive
Examples of usage
- The country was under dictatorial rule for over two decades.
- The dictator's dictatorial regime oppressed the citizens.
- The citizens lived in fear of the dictatorial government.
behavior
Tending to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Synonyms
domineering, imperious, tyrannical
Examples of usage
- He had a dictatorial attitude towards his employees.
- Her dictatorial behavior alienated her colleagues.
- The teacher's dictatorial style of teaching did not resonate with the students.
Translations
Translations of the word "dictatorial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ditatorial
🇮🇳 तानाशाही
🇩🇪 diktatorisch
🇮🇩 diktatoris
🇺🇦 диктаторський
🇵🇱 dyktatorski
🇯🇵 独裁的 (dokusai-teki)
🇫🇷 dictatorial
🇪🇸 dictatorial
🇹🇷 diktatörce
🇰🇷 독재적인 (dokjaejeog-in)
🇸🇦 استبدادي (istibdādī)
🇨🇿 diktátorský
🇸🇰 diktátorský
🇨🇳 专制的 (zhuānzhì de)
🇸🇮 diktatorski
🇮🇸 einræðislegur
🇰🇿 диктаторлық
🇬🇪 დიქტატორული (diktatoruli)
🇦🇿 diktatorluq
🇲🇽 dictatorial
Word origin
The word 'dictatorial' originates from the noun 'dictator', which comes from the Latin word 'dictator', meaning 'a person who dictates'. In ancient Rome, a dictator was a magistrate appointed in times of emergency with extraordinary powers. Over time, the term evolved to describe a ruler with absolute power. The adjective 'dictatorial' emerged in the early 19th century to describe characteristics or behaviors associated with such rulers.
See also: dictating, dictator, dictatorship.