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dictator

🇬🇧 UK/dik'teitə/🇺🇸 US/'dikteitә/
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Definitions

n.

A ruler who holds absolute, often oppressive power over a country; any tyrannical authority figure

独裁者,专制统治者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dictsay, speak, declare
+
aconnector
+
torone who does, agent
=dictator

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The dictator suppressed all political opposition.

  • 2.

    The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing all opposition.

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