dictatorial

Meanings

• adjective

  having the power to govern; authoritarian or autocratic.

• adjective

  exerting rigid or absolute government; autocratic.

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Rhymes

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authoritarian , jurisdictional , obligational

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Variants

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dictatorial , dictatorially , dictatorialness , dictatorialnesses

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'dictator', a magistrate in ancient Rome with supreme authority to legislate and govern.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dictator' originally referred to a Roman magistrate who was granted emergency powers to deal with a crisis.

2. In modern times, some leaders have used the title 'dictator' to describe themselves, including Benito Mussolini and Francisco Franco.

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Related Concepts

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1. authoritarianism: a political ideology or system characterized by centralized power, strict obedience to authority, and suppression of individual freedoms.

2. totalitarianism: a political system in which the state holds total authority over all aspects of people's lives and seeks to suppress individual freedoms and dissent.

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Culture

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The term 'dictatorial' is often used in political contexts to describe a form of government or leadership characterized by strict control, suppression of opposition, and disregard for individual rights. It can also be used more broadly to describe any situation where one person or group exerts excessive influence or control.

How to Memorize "dictatorial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or group in a position of absolute power, making decisions without regard for others' opinions or rights.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'authoritarian' and the idea of strict control and obedience to authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'D' in dictatorial stands for 'dominant' or 'disregard for others' rights'.

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