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From L. dictator, from dictare 'dictate, prescribe', from dicere 'to say'

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Pronunciation
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Noun
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1. Originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term grated by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war
2. A totalitarian leader of a dictatorship. They wield absolute authority, usually to the detriment of the people (evil dictator), however, there are cases (such as benevolent dictators) where they are beneficial.
3. A tyrannical boss
4. A person who dictates text (e.g. letters to a clerk)

Related terms
dictate
dictatorial
dictatorship

Spanish: dictador m dictadora f
Swedish: diktator c
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Dutch

Noun
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1. dictator (bossy senses)

Related terms
dictaat
dictatoriaal
dictatuur

Synonyms
despoot
dwingeland
tyran

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