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Political leader who possesses absolute power
A dictator is a political leader who possesses absolute power. A dictatorship is defined as a state ruled by a dictator. The word originated as the title
Dictator
2012 comedy film by Larry Charles
The Dictator is a 2012 political satire black comedy film directed by Larry Charles and written by Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, David Mandel and Jeff
The_Dictator
Extraordinary magistrate of the Roman Republic
A Roman dictator was an extraordinary magistrate of the Roman Republic, endowed with full authority to resolve some specific problem to which he had been
Roman_dictator
1940 American film by Charlie Chaplin
The Great Dictator is a 1940 American political satire black comedy film written, directed, produced by, and starring Charlie Chaplin. Having been the
The_Great_Dictator
Autocratic form of government
dictator, and they are facilitated through an inner circle of elites that includes advisers, generals, and other high-ranking officials. The dictator
Dictatorship
Topics referred to by the same term
control by force. Dictator may also refer to: Dictator (Cain novel), by Tom Cain Dictator (Harris novel), by Robert Harris Dictator novel, a genre of
Dictator_(disambiguation)
Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945
1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was the dictator of Germany during the Nazi era from 1933 until his suicide in 1945. He
Adolf_Hitler
2018 American film
Dear Dictator is a 2018 American satire comedy film written and directed by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse. The film stars Michael Caine, Katie Holmes,
Dear_Dictator
American rock band
The Dictators are an American punk rock band formed in New York City in 1972. Known for their acerbic and provocative approach in their music, the Dictators
The_Dictators
Office held by Julius Caesar
Dictator perpetuo (English: "dictator in perpetuity"), also called dictator in perpetuum, was the office Julius Caesar held at the end of his life. He
Dictator_perpetuo
Topics referred to by the same term
The Dictator is a 2012 comedy film, directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen. The Dictator or The Dictators may also refer to: The Dictator
The_Dictator_(disambiguation)
French footballer (born 1998)
Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the France
Kylian_Mbappé
Leader of Spain from 1939 to 1975
authoritarian nationalism. Contemporaries regarded Franco as a fascist dictator; among scholars, there has been a long-lasting debate whether it is adequate
Francisco_Franco
President of El Salvador since 2019
"millennial dictator". He has ironically referred to himself in his Twitter profile as the "Dictator of El Salvador", "the coolest dictator in the world"
Nayib_Bukele
Roman general and dictator (100–44 BC)
15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general, statesman, and author who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination
Julius_Caesar
Experimental tool
the dictator game is a popular experimental instrument that is a derivative of the ultimatum game. It involves a single decision by the "dictator" player:
Dictator_game
Dictatorship ruled by the military
making that person the dictator. Officers working alongside this dictator wield considerable political power, and the dictator will often be subject to
Military_dictatorship
Title given to a small number of open-source software development leaders
Benevolent dictator for life (BDFL) is a tongue-in-cheek title given to a small number of free and open-source software development leaders, typically
Benevolent_dictator_for_life
President of Belarus since 1994
authoritarian government and has commonly been labelled as "Europe's last dictator". International monitors have not considered Belarusian elections as free
Alexander_Lukashenko
Extreme form of authoritarianism and a theoretical concept
dictator and a fixed worldview, authoritarianism only features a dictator who holds power for the sake of holding power. The authoritarian dictator is
Totalitarianism
Political slogan in Iran
"Death to the Dictator" (Persian: مرگ بر دیکتاتور, romanized: Marg bar Dīktātor) is a widely used political slogan against the Islamic Republic of Iran
Death_to_the_Dictator
2014 South Korean film
My Dictator (Korean: 나의 독재자; RR: Naui dokjaeja) is a 2014 South Korean film directed and co-written by Lee Hae-jun, starring Sul Kyung-gu and Park Hae-il
My_Dictator
2016 film directed by Sriwass
Dictator is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film, jointly produced by Eros International & Sriwass under Vedhaaswa Creations banner and directed
Dictator_(2016_film)
Motor vehicle
The Studebaker Dictator is an automobile produced by the Studebaker Corporation of South Bend, Indiana, United States, from 1927 until 1937. Model year
Studebaker_Dictator
Leader of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2017
imperialism, and white minority rule. Critics accused Mugabe of being a dictator responsible for economic mismanagement and widespread corruption and human
Robert_Mugabe
2026 studio album by Gorillaz
release date of 20 March 2026 and releasing the lead single "The Happy Dictator" concurrently. A deluxe version of the album was also later announced,
The_Mountain_(Gorillaz_album)
Leader of Yugoslavia from 1943 to 1980
presidency as authoritarian, while others characterise him as a benevolent dictator. He was popular in Yugoslavia and abroad, and remains so in the former
Josip_Broz_Tito
2011 non-fiction book by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith
The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics is a 2011 non-fiction book by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith, published
The_Dictator's_Handbook
Ship of the line of the Royal Navy
HMS Dictator was a 64-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, launched on 6 January 1783 at Limehouse. She was converted into a troopship in
HMS_Dictator
2012 soundtrack album by various artists
Music from the Motion Picture The Dictator is the soundtrack to Larry Charles's 2012 film The Dictator. It was released on May 8, 2012 via (the fictional)
The_Dictator_(soundtrack)
Literature written by dictators
Dictator literature (abbreviated as dic-lit or dictator lit) is the body of literature written by or attributed to dictators. Although some dictator literature
Dictator_literature
dictators and magistri equitum known from ancient sources. In some cases the names or dates have been inferred by modern historians. Roman dictators were
List_of_Roman_dictators
Latin American literary genre
The dictator novel (Spanish: novela del dictador) is a genre of Latin American literature that challenges the role of the dictator in Latin American society
Dictator_novel
American Ironclad monitor
USS Dictator was a single-turreted ironclad monitor, designed for speed, and to sail on the open sea. Originally to be named Protector, the Navy Department
USS_Dictator
2015 novel by Robert Harris
Dictator is a historical novel by British author Robert Harris, published in 2015, which concludes his trilogy about the life of the Roman lawyer, politician
Dictator_(Harris_novel)
1988 studio album by Vicious Rumors
Digital Dictator is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Vicious Rumors, released in 1988 through Shrapnel Records (United States)
Digital_Dictator
English actor and filmmaker (1889–1977)
Modern Times (1936) without dialogue. His first sound film was The Great Dictator (1940), which satirised Adolf Hitler. The 1940s were marked with controversy
Charlie_Chaplin
Street Fighter character
often serving as both a boss and a playable character. A would-be world dictator and megalomaniac, M. Bison's ultimate ambition is to control the world's
M._Bison
Political system
whole. Economist and political scientist Mancur Olson characterized such dictators as "not like the wolf that preys on the elk, but more like the rancher
Benevolent_dictatorship
American statesman (1792–1868)
followed Brodie continued to chip away at the idea of Stevens as a vindictive dictator who dominated Congress to get his way. In 1960, Eric McKitrick deemed Stevens
Thaddeus_Stevens
June 14, 2025, protests against Donald Trump
The June 2025 No Kings protests, also known internationally as the No Dictators or No Tyrants protests, were a series of political demonstrations, largely
June_2025_No_Kings_protests
Critical biography of Pope Francis
The Dictator Pope: The Inside Story of the Francis Papacy (Italian: Il papa dittatore) is an unauthorized biography of Pope Francis authored by the Anglo–French
The_Dictator_Pope
1987 American book about US involvement in the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos
Waltzing with a Dictator: The Marcoses and the Making of American Policy is a 1987 book about the policies of the United States toward the two-decade Philippine
Waltzing_with_a_Dictator
1935 British film by Victor Saville
The Dictator is a 1935 British historical drama film directed by Victor Saville and starring Clive Brook, Madeleine Carroll, Emlyn Williams and Helen Haye
The_Dictator_(1935_film)
Leader of Albania from 1944 to 1985
view of Albania's former communist dictator. Bytyci, Fatos; Goga, Florion (25 August 2023). "Late Albanian dictator's museum transformed into tech centre
Enver_Hoxha
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
a collective leadership, he eventually consolidated power to become a dictator by the 1930s. Stalin codified the Communist Party's official interpretation
Joseph_Stalin
American political campaign
unconstitutionally encouraging authoritarianism and moving to turn Trump into a dictator. Trump's campaign officials repeatedly distanced themselves from the plan
Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign
Donald_Trump_2024_presidential_campaign
Bringing Down A Dictator is a 56-minute documentary film by Steve York about the nonviolent defeat of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic. It focuses on
Bringing_Down_a_Dictator
This is a list of titles used by dictators, authoritarian political leaders. The ruler of Buenos Aires Province and the Argentine Confederation Juan Manuel
List of titles used by dictators
List_of_titles_used_by_dictators
Satirical website for photographs of cats
satirical website featuring photographs of cats resembling Adolf Hitler, dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Such cats are often referred to as kitler
Cats_That_Look_Like_Hitler!
Premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2023
particular those owned by News Corp Australia, gave Andrews the label "Dictator Dan" because of the strict measures his government took to suppress the
Daniel_Andrews
Filipino and American journalist (born 1963)
Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism (2013). and How to Stand Up To a Dictator (2022). Ressa established the online news site Rappler in 2012 along with
Maria_Ressa
2014 South Korean film
Dear Dictator (Korean: 친애하는 지도자동지께; RR: Chinaehaneun jidojadongjikke) is a 2014 South Korean drama film written and directed by South Korean indie provocateur
Dear_Dictator_(2014_film)
South African entrepreneur and space tourist (born 1973)
referred to with the tongue-in-cheek title "Self-Appointed Benevolent Dictator for Life" (SABDFL). While travelling to Antarctica aboard the icebreaker
Mark_Shuttleworth
Roman magistrate
lieutenant to a dictator. His nominal function was to serve as commander of the Roman cavalry in time of war, but just as a dictator could be nominated
Magister_equitum
First wife of Benito Mussolini (1880–1937)
(20 August 1880 – 3 December 1937) was the first wife of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. Ida Dalser was born in Sopramonte, a village near Trento
Ida_Dalser
President and Dictator of Mexico from 1876 to 1911
as Porfirio Díaz, was a Mexican army general and politician who was the dictator of Mexico from 1876 until his overthrow in 1911. Seizing power in a military
Porfirio_Díaz
office of dictator in the year 287 BC. When the people, pressed by their patrician creditors, "seceded" to the Janiculum, Hortensius was made dictator to put
Quintus_Hortensius_(dictator)
2018 studio album by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway
Dictator is the second studio album by American rock band Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway, released via Scarred for Life on July 20, 2018. Daron Malakian
Dictator (Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway album)
Dictator_(Daron_Malakian_and_Scars_on_Broadway_album)
Sequential order of public offices held by politicians in Ancient Rome
reported to the dictator (except for the tribunes of the plebs – although they could not veto any of the dictator's acts), granting the dictator absolute authority
Cursus_honorum
Italian Fascist expropriations found during Mussolini's capture
The Dongo Treasure was the valuables in Italian dictator Benito Mussolini's possession at the time of his capture and execution. During the dissolution
Dongo_Treasure
Species of gastropod
Conasprella dictator is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies. Like all species within
Conasprella_dictator
1915 film by Edwin S. Porter
The Dictator is a 1915 American silent comedy film directed by Oscar Eagle and reputedly Edwin S. Porter. It was based on a play The Dictator by Richard
The_Dictator_(1915_film)
Armed group of exiled Ugandans in the Uganda-Tanzania War (1978-79)
political group formed by exiled Ugandans opposed to the rule of military dictator Idi Amin. The UNLF had an accompanying military wing, the Uganda National
Uganda National Liberation Front
Uganda_National_Liberation_Front
Trinidadian calypso singer and musician (1920s – 2002)
Kenneth St. Bernard (c. 1920s – 19 December 2002), known as Dictator or Mighty Dictator, was a Trinidadian calypso singer and musician. By the late 1940s
Mighty_Dictator
Mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1912–1945)
peˈtattʃi]; 28 February 1912 – 28 April 1945) was a mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. She was killed by Italian partisans during Mussolini's
Clara_Petacci
Greek military dictator (1923–2010)
16 August 2010), also known as Dimitris Ioannidis and as The Invisible Dictator, was a Greek military officer and one of the leading figures in the junta
Dimitrios_Ioannidis
English actor and comedian (born 1971)
starred in the comedy films Ali G Indahouse (2002), Brüno (2009), The Dictator (2012) and Grimsby (2016) and has acted in drama films such as Sweeney
Sacha_Baron_Cohen
Roman Republic dictator in 334 BC
Publius Cornelius Rufinus was a dictator during the Roman Republic. Rufinus belonged to the famous patrician gens Cornelia, as well as being the earliest
Publius Cornelius Rufinus (dictator 334 BC)
Publius_Cornelius_Rufinus_(dictator_334_BC)
President of Paraguay from 1862 to 1870
Paraguayan Presidency in 1841 following the death of the nation's longtime dictator, José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. The elder López would commission his
Francisco_Solano_López
American actress (born 1976)
Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018). She also had voice-over roles in the film
Anna_Faris
Soft redirect to Wiktionary
"tin-pot dictator", but its sister project Wiktionary does: Read the Wiktionary entry "tin-pot dictator" You can also: Search for Tin-pot dictator in Wikipedia
Tin-pot_dictator
Cuban activist group during the Cuban Revolution
the Cuban Revolution. They attempted an assassination on Batista, the dictator of Cuba at the time, in 1957. The DR-13-M, at the time just called "Directorio
Revolutionary Directorate of 13 March Movement
Revolutionary_Directorate_of_13_March_Movement
societies in books, video games, TV and movies. Below is a list of fictional dictators. Rodden, John (2006). Every Intellectual's Big Brother: George Orwell's
List_of_fictional_dictators
Cambodian communist leader (1925–1998)
May 1925 – 15 April 1998) was a Cambodian politician, revolutionary, and dictator who ruled Democratic Kampuchea from 1975 until his overthrow in 1979 during
Pol_Pot
1986 single by Centerfold
"Dictator" is a 1986 song by Dutch female group Centerfold. The song was written by Centerfold member Rowan Moore, together with Peter van Asten and Richard
Dictator_(Centerfold_song)
4th-century BC Roman politician and dictator
Gaius Julius Iulus was a member of the Roman gens Julia, and was nominated dictator in 352 BC. The Julii Iuli were the oldest branch of the ancient patrician
Gaius Julius Iulus (dictator 352 BC)
Gaius_Julius_Iulus_(dictator_352_BC)
Military dictator of Panama from 1983 to 1989
served as president of Panama, instead ruling as an unelected military dictator through puppet presidents. Amassing a personal fortune through drug trafficking
Manuel_Noriega
1939 film
My Aunt the Dictator (French: Ma tante dictateur) is a 1939 French comedy film directed by René Pujol and starring Marguerite Moreno, Armand Bernard and
My_Aunt_the_Dictator
Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026
Iran's political scene". In Nasr's view, Khamenei was an "unusual sort of dictator". Officials under Khamenei influenced the country's various powers, and
Ali_Khamenei
1922 film
The Dictator is a 1922 American silent comedy-drama film produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed through Paramount Pictures. James Cruze was the
The_Dictator_(1922_film)
President of Russia (2000–2008; since 2012)
denounced him as "a cynic and a dictator". Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Putin "a lying, murderous dictator". UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Vladimir_Putin
Roman statesman and general (c. 280 – 203 BC)
was consul five times (233, 228, 215, 214, and 209 BC) and was appointed dictator in 221 and 217 BC. He was censor in 230 BC. His agnomen, Cunctator, usually
Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus
Quintus_Fabius_Maximus_Verrucosus
President of Venezuela from 2013 to 2026
Maduro, labeled him a dictator, and prevented him from entering the US. Chilean president Sebastián Piñera labeled Maduro a dictator. Human Rights Watch
Nicolás_Maduro
Roman emperor from 27 BC to AD 14
an equestrian branch of the gens Octavia. Octavian's great-uncle, the dictator Julius Caesar, named him as his primary heir in his will, and after Caesar's
Augustus
Dutch programmer and creator of Python (born 1956)
creator of the Python programming language, for which he was the "benevolent dictator for life" (BDFL) until he stepped down from the position on 12 July 2018
Guido_van_Rossum
2011 EP by Diaura
Dictator is the first EP by Japanese visual kei band Diaura, released on 10 August 2011 by Galaxy. It reached 195th place on the Oricon weekly chart, all
Dictator_(Diaura_album)
1957 film
A Bomb for a Dictator or The Fanatics (French: Les fanatiques) is a 1957 French thriller film directed by Alex Joffé and starring Pierre Fresnay, Michel
A_Bomb_for_a_Dictator
American human rights lawyer (born 1953)
and has gained fame as the "Dictator Hunter." He served as counsel for the victims in the case of the exiled former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, who
Reed_Brody
2010 novel by Tom Cain
Dictator is the fourth novel of the Samuel Carver series by English thriller writer, Tom Cain, released on 5 August 2010 through Bantam Press. Ten years
Dictator_(Cain_novel)
Wife of Benito Mussolini (1890–1979)
(particularly in Italy) as donna Rachele ('Lady Rachel') was the second wife of dictator and fascist leader Benito Mussolini. Rachele Guidi was born in Predappio
Rachele_Mussolini
Elder sister of Caesar
and Julia the Elder, was the elder sister of Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator. Julia was the first of three children born at Rome to Gaius Julius Caesar
Julia Major (sister of Caesar)
Julia_Major_(sister_of_Caesar)
Indian actress (born c. 1985/1987)
films including Legend (2014), Pandaga Chesko (2015), Size Zero (2015) and Dictator (2016). Chauhan was born in a Rajput family. She attended Delhi Public
Sonal_Chauhan
Dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943
July 1883 – 28 April 1945) was an Italian politician, journalist, and dictator who led Italy as Il Duce from 1922 until his overthrow in 1943. He founded
Benito_Mussolini
Genus of beetle
belong to the genus Dictator: Dictator juheli Delahaye, 2009 (Zambia) Dictator orientalis Hintz, 1913 (DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia) Dictator regius (Fabricius
Dictator_(beetle)
Daughter of the Roman Dictator Sulla
Fausta Cornelia (also called Cornelia Fausta) was a daughter of the Roman Dictator Sulla. Fausta and her twin brother Faustus were the children of their father's
Fausta_Cornelia
Roman politician and military figure (c. 519 – c. 430 BC)
was a historical figure who served as suffect consul in 460 BC and as dictator in 458 BC and (possibly) again in 439 BC. The most famous story related
Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus
Annual ranking of the world's billionaires by Forbes magazine
accounting for debt and other factors. This ranking excludes royalty and dictators whose wealth comes from their positions, as well as people whose wealth
The_World's_Billionaires
The Warsaw Dictator Executive Commission (Polish: Komisja Wykonawcza Dyktatora w Warszawie) was the short-lived supreme authority of the Polish rebel state
Warsaw Dictator Executive Commission
Warsaw_Dictator_Executive_Commission
Internal conflict in the Roman Republic, c. 83-82 BC
just outside Rome itself. After the war the victorious Sulla made himself dictator of the Roman Republic. Sulla had achieved temporary control of Rome and
Sulla's_civil_war
DICTATOR
DICTATOR
Boy/Male
German
meaning noble wolf, generally associated with the 20th-century German dictator Adolf Hitler.
Boy/Male
Latin
To rejoice. Famous bearer: Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar.
Boy/Male
Latin Biblical
To rejoice. Famous bearer: Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Lord Hanuman; World Dictator
DICTATOR
DICTATOR
Boy/Male
Hebrew
God is with us.
Girl/Female
Australian, Basque, Danish, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Latin
God is Lord
Boy/Male
Hindu
An astrologer
Boy/Male
Tamil
Prajnan | பà¯à®°à®œà®¨à®¾à®¨
Intelligent, Wise, Clever
Boy/Male
Afghan, German
Joy
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, Arabic, Greek, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Parsi, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu
Joy and Pleasure; Friendly; Without Night; Loveable
Male
Basque
, healthy.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lingam
Boy/Male
Muslim
Name of abu Jafar, A jurist
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Sun and Air; Honest; One who is Born to Rule; Better than Perfect; Ansh; My Father is Exalted
DICTATOR
DICTATOR
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DICTATOR
DICTATOR
a.
Lofty with pride; haughty; dictatorial; overbearing; arrogant; as, a supercilious officer; asupercilious air; supercilious behavior.
n.
One invested with absolute authority; especially, a magistrate created in times of exigence and distress, and invested with unlimited power.
a.
Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbearing; dictatorial; dogmatic.
n.
A chief leader or a king; a head; a dictator; -- a title assumed by the ancient British chiefs when called to lead other chiefs.
a.
Aggressively haughty; arrogant; domineering; tyrannical; dictatorial; insolent.
n.
The office, or the term of office, of a dictator; hence, absolute power.
a.
Dogmatical; overbearing; dictatorial.
n.
Office of a dictator; dictatorship.
a.
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.
n.
One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.
a.
Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute.
a.
Dictatorial.
a.
Characteristic of a dictator; imperious; dogmatical; overbearing; as, a dictatorial tone or manner.
v. i.
A grotesque blunder in language; an apparent congruity, but real incongruity, of ideas, contained in a form of expression; so called, perhaps, from the apparent incongruity between the dictatorial nature of the pope's bulls and his professions of humility.
a.
Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone.
n.
A master workman or superintendent; a director or manager; a political dictator.