dictator

• Nom désignant un dirigeant qui exerce un pouvoir absolu, souvent acquis et maintenu par la force, et qui gouverne sans limitations constitutionnelles ou démocratiques.

A noun referring to a ruler who holds absolute power, often obtained and maintained through force, and who governs without constitutional or democratic constraints.

1. Absolute rulerB2formalpolitical

   A ruler who has total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force and rules without democratic processes.

   Dictateur

   • The dictator suppressed all opposition with an iron fist.
   • Many citizens fled the country to escape the dictator's regime.
   • The dictator controlled the media and censored all news.

   Synonymesautocratdespotstrongmantotalitariantyrant

   Antonymesdemocratsubject

2. Authoritarian leaderB2informalpolitical

   A person who behaves in an autocratic or domineering manner, demanding complete obedience.

   dirigeant autoritaire

   • The manager acted like a dictator, refusing to listen to any suggestions.
   • He was a dictator in his own household, making all decisions alone.
   • The coach was a dictator on the field, expecting total discipline from the players.

   Synonymesautocratdespotoppressorstrongmantotalitariantyrant