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    Dictadura (en. Dictatorship)

    /dik-ta-'du-ra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Authoritarian government that exerts total control over the State.
    The dictator's reign was marked by repression and censorship.
    La dictadura del líder fue marcada por la represión y la censura.
    Situation in which freedom of expression and rights are severely restricted.
    During the dictatorship, political opponents were imprisoned.
    Durante la dictadura, los opositores políticos fueron encarcelados.
    Absolute dominance of one person over a country or an organization.
    The dictatorship was established after a coup.
    La dictadura se instauró tras un golpe de estado.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dictatura', which refers to the power of a dictator.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military dictatorship
    Government that usually imposes itself through military force.
    dictadura militar
    to live under a dictatorship
    To exist in an environment where basic freedoms and rights are lacking.
    vivir bajo una dictadura

    Related Words

    dictator
    Leader who exercises a dictatorship.
    dictador
    repression
    Actions taken to suppress dissent and maintain control.
    represión
    oppression
    Condition of being treated cruelly and without justice.
    opresión

    Slang Meanings

    Oppressive regime.
    People always remember that government as a total dictatorship.
    La gente siempre recuerda aquel gobierno como una dictadura total.
    Authoritarian government.
    Many consider that his administration is practically a dictatorship.
    Muchos consideran que su administración es prácticamente una dictadura.