dictatorian

Meanings

• noun

  A person who exercises absolute power over others, especially by using force, coercion, or intimidation.

  - "The dictatorian leader ruled with an iron fist."
  - "Many people fear the dictatorian regime and its control over every aspect of citizens' lives."

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Variants

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dictatorial , dictatorially , dictatorialness , dictatorialnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin dictator, meaning 'one who speaks authoritatively'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dictatorian' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. Many famous dictators, such as Mussolini and Ceaușescu, have been depicted in art and literature as symbols of oppression and tyranny.

3. Some countries, such as Romania and Bulgaria, have officially renounced their past dictatorian regimes and adopted democratic constitutions.

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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 limited individual freedoms.

2. Totalitarianism: A more extreme form of authoritarianism, characterized by total control over every aspect of citizens' lives, including their thoughts and actions.

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Culture

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The term 'dictatorian' is often used to describe authoritarian leaders or regimes, particularly those with a history of human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.

How to Memorize "dictatorian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a military uniform, giving orders to a crowd of people, wielding a scepter or other symbol of power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with other authoritarian leaders or regimes, such as Hitler or Stalin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Dictatorian' - 'D' for 'Dictator', 'I' for 'Iron Fist', 'C' for 'Coercion', 'T' for 'Total Control', 'A' for 'Absolute Power', 'R' for 'Rules', and 'I' for 'Intimidation'.

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