dictator
nounmasculine/di.tɐ.ˈdoɾ/high
di·ta·dor
Definition
A ruler who exercises absolute and arbitrary power, typically without the people's consent and outside constitutional norms.
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist for twenty years.
The revolution overthrew the dictator and established a democracy.
Common collocations
cruel dictatormilitary dictatorfall of the dictatordictator's regime
Etymology
Do latim 'dictator, -oris'.