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dictatorial

/ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
dic · ta · to · ri · al
Adverb:dictatorially
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1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a dictator or a dictatorship; exercising absolute, unchecked political power.

Example

"The constitutional reforms were designed to prevent the return of a dictatorial regime."

2

Tending to tell others what to do in an overbearing, domineering, or high-handed manner.

Example

"Several employees resigned because they could no longer tolerate the manager's dictatorial attitude."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dictātōrius ('of or belonging to a dictator'), from dictātor, a chief magistrate in the Roman Republic granted absolute authority during emergencies, ultimately from dictāre ('to assert repeatedly, command').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dictatorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dictatorial
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