English Explanatory Dictionary

dictatorial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. of or pertaining to a dictator
  2. in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.

Pronunciation

[dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dictatorial.wav

Word forms

dictatorial more dictatorial most dictatorial

Etymology

From dictator + -ial.

Synonyms

bossy and arrogant

Derived words

dictatorialism dictatoriality dictatorially dictatorialness nondictatorial postdictatorial undictatorial
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