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dictatorial
What does dictatorial mean?
dictatorial (adjective): characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce dictatorial?
/ˌdɪktəˈtɔɹiəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does dictatorial come from?
From dictator + -ial.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of dictatorial?
Words related to dictatorial
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “dictatorial” mean?
manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything
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characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
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brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women
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of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous
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uncomfortable
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revolutionary
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authoritarian
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