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Meaning of dictators
A dictator is a person who has complete control over a country or government.
Etymology of dictators
The word "dictator" comes from the Latin "dictator", which means "a person who dictates", from "dictare", meaning "to say" or "to speak"
Historically, the term "dictator" was used in ancient Rome to refer to a person granted absolute power to make decisions during times of crisis or war
Synonyms
autocrats
tyrants
despots
oppressors
authoritarians
totalitarians
monarchs
rulers
leaders
sovereigns
potentates
overlords
masters
commanders
chiefs
bosses
oppressors
overlords
autarches
czars
tsars
emperors
kings
queens
princes
dictators
governors
administrators
executives
directors
managers
controllers
dominators
subjugators
conquerors
victors
Definitions
- A person who rules a country with complete power and control, often in a cruel or unfair way
- * A person who has absolute authority and control over a government, organization, or group
Usage Examples
- The country was ruled by a ruthless dictator who suppressed all opposition
- * The dictator's regime was marked by human rights abuses and economic stagnation
Antonyms
democrats
libertarians
humanitarians
philanthropists
altruists
benefactors
champions
advocates
supporters
defenders
protectors
preservationists
conservators
restorers
reformers
revolutionaries
liberators
emancipators
equalizers
humanizers