Dictator: alternatives and connections

An absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, Autocra…

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A master; a lord; especially, an absolute or irresponsible ruler or sovereign.

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Pertaining to discipline.

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In military language, a strict disciplinarian; in general, one who lays stress on a rigid adherence to the details of discipline, or to forms and fix…

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One who moralizes; one who teaches or animadverts upon the duties of life; a writer of essays intended to correct vice and inculcate moral duties.

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A title originally conferred by the Mikado on the military governor of the eastern provinces of Japan. By gradual usurpation of power the Shoguns (kn…

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An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

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One who oppresses; one who imposes unjust burdens on others; one who harasses others with unjust laws or unreasonable severity.

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One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.

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One who speaks.

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One who talks; especially, one who is noted for his power of conversing readily or agreeably; a conversationist.

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One who utters.

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Alt. of Despotical

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Alt. of Despotical

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To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.

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To tell or utter so that another may write down; to inspire; to compose; as, to dictate a letter to an amanuensis.

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Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute.

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Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute.

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Government by a single person; undivided rule.

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Government by a single person; undivided rule.

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Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

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Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

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One who is potent; one who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch.

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