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dictator

noun

A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
R
Contains
IC
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

    “My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime”

noun

  1. A ruler who is unconstrained by law

noun

  1. A speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

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Example Sentences

My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime

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