Dictator – A ruler with total power

(Pronounced dik-tay-ter)

To remember the definition of the word dictator, use the following mnemonic:

The potato dictated (dictator) the law to all his subjects; he was a ruler with total power.

Examples of dictator in a sentence

The dictator was power mad, implementing impossible and farfetched laws.

There was nationwide revolt against the dictator.

My boss is a bit of a dictator, ruling over the workforce.