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dictatorial

UK/,diktə'tɔ:riəl/US/diktә'tɒ:riәl/
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Definitions

adj.

Of or like a dictator; domineering and controlling

独裁的;专横的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dictsay, speak, declare; point out
+
-ator-one who does, agent
+
-ialone who does, agent
=dictatorial

dictator + -ial (relating to) = behaving like a dictator. Often used of bosses and managers, not just rulers: a dictatorial manager.

Root dic still carries 82 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His dictatorial style made it impossible for the team to disagree with him.

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