Diktador (en. Dictator)

/dikˈta.dor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person with absolute power or control over a country or state.

As a dictator, he ruled the country in a strict manner.

Bilang diktador, pinamunuan niya ang bansa sa isang mahigpit na paraan.

A leader who was not elected through democratic means.

Many people disagreed with the policies of this dictator.

Maraming mga tao ang hindi sang-ayon sa mga polisiya ng diktador na ito.

A person with excessive or unyielding control over their subordinates.

The dictator often avoids any form of opposition.

Ang diktador ay madalas na umiiwas sa anumang anyo ng oposisyon.

Spanish term

dictator behind walls

Refers to a power that suppresses or has intense control over a situation.

diktador sa likod ng pader

totalitarianism

A form of government where all aspects of people's lives are controlled by the state.

totalitaryanismo

autocracy

A system of government where one person or a small group has absolute control.

autokrasiya

military government

A system of government run by members of the military.

pamahalaang militar

Control freak

Our boss is like a dictator, it's always his way.

Siya, yung boss namin, parang diktador, laging siya ang masusunod.

Bossy

He really comes off strong, like a dictator when he gives orders.

Ang lakas ng dating niya, parang diktador pag nag-utos.

One with an upper hand

He's in a position now, so he comes off like a dictator.

Nasa posisyon siya ngayon, kaya ang dating niya parang diktador.

Loud and assertive

When he gives an opinion, it's like a dictator, no other ideas can get through.

Kapag nagbigay siya ng opinyon, parang diktador, walang nakakalusot na ibang ideya.