- pronunciation:
- dIk
teI
t
r
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a ruler who has total authority.
Many dictators use their power in a cruel or selfish way.- synonyms:
- tyrant
|
| related words: |
tyrant |
The word dictator
contains the following parts:
dic, dict
Latin
root
that means
speak, declare
Example words:
abdicate,
addict,
addiction,
contradict,
contradictory,
dedicate,
dictate,
dictator,
dictionary,
indicate,
indict,
predicate,
predict,
prediction,
verdict
-ator
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means
a person or thing that does
More about this word part:
The suffix -ator
turns verbs ending in -ate into nouns. It is a compound of -ate + -or.
Example words: