Dictionary Check: dictatorial

"dictatorial" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

adjective

of or characteristic of a dictator

Example: "dictatorial powers"
adjective

expecting unquestioning obedience

Example: "the timid child of authoritarian parents"
adjective

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

Example: "an authoritarian regime"

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