Dictatorially: meaning, definitions and examples
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dictatorially
[ dɪkˌteɪ.təˈrɪə.li ]
in a dictatorial manner
Characterized by absolute power or authority; autocratic. Acting in an oppressively overbearing manner.
Synonyms
authoritatively, autocratically, despotically
Examples of usage
- He ruled dictatorially, ignoring the will of the people.
- She managed the team dictatorially, without considering their opinions.
Translations
Translations of the word "dictatorially" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ditatorialmente
🇮🇳 तानाशाही ढंग से
🇩🇪 diktatorisch
🇮🇩 secara diktator
🇺🇦 диктаторськи
🇵🇱 dyktatorsko
🇯🇵 独裁的に
🇫🇷 dictatorialement
🇪🇸 dictatorialmente
🇹🇷 diktatörce
🇰🇷 독재적으로
🇸🇦 بطريقة ديكتاتورية
🇨🇿 diktátorsky
🇸🇰 diktátorsky
🇨🇳 独裁地
🇸🇮 diktatorsko
🇮🇸 einræðislega
🇰🇿 диктаторлық
🇬🇪 დიქტატორულად
🇦🇿 diktatorcasına
🇲🇽 dictatorialmente
Word origin
The word 'dictatorially' is derived from the noun 'dictator', which originated from the Latin word 'dictator', meaning 'one who dictates'. In ancient Rome, a dictator was a ruler with absolute power, appointed in times of crisis. The adverb 'dictatorially' reflects the characteristics of a dictator, emphasizing the authoritarian and oppressive nature of such rule.
See also: antidictatorial.