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dictator

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/di.tɐ.ˈdoɾ/di·ta·dor

Definition

1

A ruler who exercises absolute and arbitrary power, typically without the people's consent and outside constitutional norms.

Usage examples

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist for twenty years.
The revolution overthrew the dictator and established a democracy.

Common combinations

cruel dictatormilitary dictatorfall of the dictatordictator's regime