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dictator

[dik-tey-ter, dik-tey-ter] / ˈdɪk teɪ tər, dɪkˈteɪ tər /


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His opponents and many historians have called him a dictator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

A dictator who built himself a trophy six times bigger than the actual prize.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In 1984, the dictator placed his son in charge of Iraq football.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Protests also erupted in the 1960s over the participation of Spain under dictator General Francisco Franco, and Portugal under the dictatorship of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

I may be an advocate for free speech and human rights in public, but with my brother, I admit, I can be a dictator!

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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