dictator
US /ˈdɪk.teɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈdɪk.teɪ.t̬ɚ/
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dictador
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force
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The country was ruled by a ruthless dictator for decades.
El país fue gobernado por un dictador despiadado durante décadas.
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The people rose up against the oppressive dictator.
El pueblo se levantó contra el dictador opresor.