Meaning
dictator
- a ruler with total power over a country, typically one obtained by force
In a sentence
Il dittatore controllava la stampa e limitava ogni libertà.
The dictator controlled the press and restricted all freedoms.
La rivolta popolare ha causato la fuga del dittatore.
The popular uprising caused the dictator to flee.
Molti cittadini hanno sofferto sotto il regime di quel dittatore.
Many citizens suffered under that dictator's regime.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dittatore | masculine · singular |
| dittatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine equivalent is 'dittatrice', though rarely used.