dictator

noun
UK: /dɪkˈteɪ.tər/
US: /ˈdɪk.teɪ.tər/

  1. A ruler who has total power and does not allow any opposition.

    1. The dictator made all the rules for the country.
    2. The people feared the dictator's absolute power and control over their lives.

  2. Someone who tells people exactly what they must do, often in a bossy way.

    1. My boss is a dictator, always telling me what to do.
    2. She acts like a dictator, constantly ordering everyone around and making demands.

Synonyms

autocrat despot tyrant strongman
dictator transitive-verb

  1. To behave in an autocratic or domineering manner; to issue commands and expect obedience.

    1. He tends to dictator how everyone should do their work.
    2. The manager began to dictator terms to the team, stifling creativity and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dictator" in English means: A ruler who has total power and does not allow any opposition., Someone who tells people exactly what they must do, often in a bossy way..

The phonetic transcription of "dictator" is /dɪkˈteɪ.tər/ in British English and /ˈdɪk.teɪ.tər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dictator": autocrat, despot, tyrant, strongman.

Example usage of "dictator": "The dictator made all the rules for the country.". More examples on the page.