Tagapagdikta (en. Dictator)

/ta.ɡa.paɡ.dik.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who has the power to command or dictate.

The dictator has a significant influence over their subjects.

Ang tagapagdikta ay may malaking impluwensya sa kanilang nasasakupan.

A leader who dominates and controls a state or country.

The dictator in the country is criticized by the citizens.

Ang tagapagdikta sa bansa ay tinutuligsa ng mga mamamayan.

A person who leads without complicating the democratic process.

The dictator does not allow the people to participate in decision-making.

Ang tagapagdikta ay hindi nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa bayan na makibahagi sa mga desisyon.

Combination of 'tagapag' and 'dikta' meaning 'given an order'.

language of the dictator

Language used for commands and governance.

wika ng tagapagdikta

dictatorial governance

Governance without regard for the rights of citizens.

pamamahala ng tagapagdikta

authoritarian

A system of governance where power is held by a few individuals.

awtoritaryan

totalitarian

A form of government that controls all aspects of citizens' lives.

totalitaryan

boss or someone in charge

Of course, he's the boss of our team, so let's follow his orders.

Siyempre, siya ang tagapagdikta sa team natin, kaya sundin natin ang mga utos niya.

dictator (informal or negative connotation)

I don’t like that dictator's attitude; it seems like he's always right.

Ayaw ko sa ugali ng tagapagdikta na 'yan, parang siya lang ang tama.

authority figure

Sometimes, it feels like he's the authority figure in my life.

Minsan, parang siya na ang tagapagdikta sa buhay ko.