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dictature

[dik-tuh-cher, -choor]

dictature Definition

  • 1a country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator
  • 2a state or government under a dictator
  • 3absolute, imperious, or overbearing power or control

Using dictature: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dictature" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country was ruled by a dictature for over two decades.

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    The dictator's regime was characterized by brutal suppression of dissent.

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    The people rose up against the dictature and demanded democratic reforms.

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    The company was run like a dictature, with the CEO making all the decisions.

dictature Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dictature

Idioms Using dictature

  • under the dictature of

    controlled or dominated by someone or something

    Example

    The country was under the dictature of a ruthless dictator for many years.

  • dictature of the proletariat

    a term used by Marxists to describe a state in which the working class has control over the means of production and the government

    Example

    The goal of communism is to establish a dictature of the proletariat.

  • culture dictature

    a situation in which a particular culture or cultural group dominates or controls others

    Example

    The country was accused of imposing a culture dictature on its minority populations.

Phrases with dictature

  • military dictature

    a form of government in which the military has control over the political system

    Example

    The country was under military dictature for several years.

  • communist dictature

    a form of government in which a single party, usually communist, has control over the political system

    Example

    The country was ruled by a communist dictature for many years.

  • fascist dictature

    a form of government characterized by extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and often racism

    Example

    The country was under fascist dictature during World War II.

Origins of dictature

from Latin 'dictatura', meaning 'the office of a dictator'

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Summary: dictature in Brief

'Dictature' [dik-tuh-cher, -choor] refers to a country, government, or form of government in which absolute power is held by a dictator. It can also refer to absolute or overbearing power or control. Examples include 'The country was ruled by a dictature for over two decades.' 'Dictature' extends into phrases like 'military dictature,' and idioms like 'under the dictature of,' denoting control or domination.