dictatorial
ˌdɪk.təˈtɔːr.jəl
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Definition of dictatorial - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
authoritydemanding obedience without question
  • Her dictatorial tone left no room for discussion.
authoritarian autocratic
2.
politicshaving absolute power and control
  • The leader's dictatorial rule was unchallenged.
autocratic tyrannical
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Origin of dictatorial

Latin, dictare (to dictate) + -orial (pertaining to)

Terms with dictatorial included in their meaning

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leadership
domineering and dictatorial in manner
behavior
oppressive or dictatorial in nature
authority
strict and dictatorial, exercising firm ruthless control
government
despotic or dictatorial in nature

Examples of dictatorial in a sentence

  • The manager's dictatorial approach caused unrest among employees.
  • Her dictatorial approach alienated the team members.
  • The board opposed his dictatorial management style.

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  1. French:dictatorial, autoritaire, ...
  2. German:diktatorisch, autoritär, ...
  3. Italian:dittatoriale, ...
  4. Spanish:dictatorial, ...
  5. Portuguese:ditatorial, ...
  6. Chinese:专制的, 专权的, ...
  7. Japanese:独裁的な, 絶対的な, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِبْدَادِيّ, دِيكْتَاتُورِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיקְטָטוֹרִי, דִּיקְטָטוֹרִי, ...
  10. Russian:диктаторский, авторитарный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:диктаторський, тиранічний, ...
  12. Hindi:तानाशाही, सर्वसत्तावादी, ...

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