Definition of dictatorial Dictatorial

/dɪˌktʌtɔˈɹiʌl/ - [diktutoreeul] - dic•ta•tor•i•al

We found 8 definitions of dictatorial from 4 different sources.

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What does dictatorial mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

dictatorial - of or characteristic of a dictator; "dictatorial powers"
dictatorial - characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; "an authoritarian regime"; "autocratic government"; "despotic rulers"; "a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war"; "a tyrannical government"
  authoritarian, autocratic, despotic, tyrannic, tyrannical
  undemocratic not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals; "the union broke with its past undemocratic procedures"
dictatorial - expecting unquestioning obedience; "the timid child of authoritarian parents"; "insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter"
  authoritarian, overbearing
  domineering tending to domineer
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dictatorial (a.)
    Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute.
  • dictatorial (a.)
    Characteristic of a dictator; imperious; dogmatical; overbearing; as, a dictatorial tone or manner.

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  • dictatorial
    Of or pertaining to a dictator or dictatorship.

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