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- [dik-tey-ter, dik-tey-ter]
- /ˈdɪk teɪ tər, dɪkˈteɪ tər/
- /dɪkˈteɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dik-tey-ter, dik-tey-ter]
- /ˈdɪk teɪ tər, dɪkˈteɪ tər/
Definitions of dictator word
- countable noun dictator A dictator is a ruler who has complete power in a country, especially power which was obtained by force and is used unfairly or cruelly. 3
- noun dictator a ruler who is not effectively restricted by a constitution, laws, recognized opposition, etc 3
- noun dictator an absolute, esp tyrannical, ruler 3
- noun dictator (in ancient Rome) a person appointed during a crisis to exercise supreme authority 3
- noun dictator a person who makes pronouncements, as on conduct, fashion, etc, which are regarded as authoritative 3
- noun dictator a person who behaves in an authoritarian or tyrannical manner 3
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Origin of dictator
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin dictātor, equivalent to dictā(re) (see dictate) + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Dictator
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dictator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dictator
noun dictator
- tycoon — a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate: a business tycoon; a political tycoon.
- fascist — a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism.
- autocrat — An autocrat is a person in authority who has complete power.
- commander — A commander is an officer in charge of a military operation or organization.
- chief — The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it.
Antonyms for dictator
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