dictator — a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪkteɪtər/
Korean meaning: 독재자, 절대 권력을 가진 통치자
Korean pronunciation: 딕**테이**터
Example Sentences
- The kitchen dictator wouldn't let anyone else cook during the dinner party.
- My cat acts like a furry little dictator, demanding treats at 3 AM.
- The people finally rose up against the corrupt dictator after decades of oppression.
dictator
NOUN//ˈdɪkteɪtər//
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
The dictator silences the crowd with a single raised fist on the balcony.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'dictator'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 로마 공화국에서 비상시에 임명되는 임시 최고 통치자를 의미했습니다. 'dictare(명령하다)'에서 파생되어 '명령을 내리는 자'라는 뜻이었죠.
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📝Examples
“The kitchen dictator wouldn't let anyone else cook during the dinner party.”
“My cat acts like a furry little dictator, demanding treats at 3 AM.”
“The people finally rose up against the corrupt dictator after decades of oppression.”
“She became the dictator of the TV remote control in our house.”
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