Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dictator
noun
/dɪkˈteɪtə/
Definition
A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Examples
- Many dictators suppress freedom of speech to maintain control.
- Historically, some dictators have used military power to seize leadership.
- The citizens revolted against the dictator, seeking democracy.
Meaning
The term ‘dictator’ refers to an individual who wields absolute authority and often governs without the consent of the people, usually in an oppressive manner.
Synonyms
- autocrat
- tyrant
- despot
- oppressor
- authoritarian
