dictator
Translation
dictator
Examples
The country was ruled by a military dictator.
The country was ruled by a military dictator.
Grammar Patterns
((a dictator)) a ruler with total power The country was ruled by a military dictator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tyrant, autocrat, despot
Etymology
From Latin 'dictator', from 'dictare' (to dictate). It means a person (-or) who dictates.
Memory Tips
A 'dictator' is a person (-or) who 'dictates' everything.