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dittatore

dictator

noun deet-tah-TOH-reh Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: Latin dictator, 'one who dictates,' from dictare.

Usage Note

Dittatore is masculine; the feminine form is dittatrice. It refers both to a historical Roman dictator (a temporary constitutional role) and to a modern authoritarian ruler. The related noun dittatura (dictatorship) is feminine. Avoid confusing dittatore with dettatore (a person who dictates text).

Examples

"Il dittatore controllava tutto il paese."

Natural Translation

The dictator controlled the entire country.

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