noun
- rulers who have complete power over a country, typically obtained by force
Usage: plural of dictator
Examples
- History books are filled with stories of cruel dictators who oppressed their people.
- The dictators ruled with an iron fist, allowing no opposition.
- Many dictators have been overthrown by popular uprisings.
- The conference discussed how to prevent dictators from gaining power.
- Citizens living under dictators often lack basic freedoms.
- Some dictators claim to act in their nation’s best interests.