Definition of dictatorial

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Definition of dictatorial

  • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war

    Synonyms

    1. authoritarian
    2. autocratic
    3. despotic
    4. tyrannic
    5. tyrannical
  • expecting unquestioning obedience (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. authoritarian
    2. overbearing
  • of or characteristic of a dictator ()

    Examples

    1. dictatorial powers

See definition of dictatorial in Merriam Webster