word
Dictator
Dih-KTAY-tur
/dɪˈkteɪtɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dictator
Dictionary meaning
A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner.
Examples
- My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
Synonyms: authoritarian
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