Associations to the word «Dictator»

Wiktionary

DICTATOR, noun. Originally, a magistrate without colleague in republican ancient Rome, who held full executive authority for a term granted by the senate (legislature), typically to conduct a war
DICTATOR, noun. A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government
DICTATOR, noun. A tyrannical boss, or authority figure
DICTATOR, noun. A person who dictates text (e.g. letters to a clerk)
DICTATOR, noun. A ruler or Führer, the highest level of authority.

Dictionary definition

DICTATOR, noun. A speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine.
DICTATOR, noun. A ruler who is unconstrained by law.
DICTATOR, noun. A person who behaves in a tyrannical manner; "my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada