Meaning & use
dictator
A ruler who holds absolute power over a country, typically seized or maintained by force.
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The dictator banned all opposition parties within months of seizing control of the government.
Historians compared the general to earlier dictators who crushed dissent without hesitation.
A note on using this word
Dictator almost always carries a negative connotation today, implying rule without consent and suppression of political freedom.
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Words with an opposite meaning
democrat
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