Dictator
(noun)
- A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.
- A person with complete control over a situation or activity.
- A person who behaves in an autocratic or domineering way.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin dictator, from dictare "speak", from dic- "said" + -tor "-ator".
Examples:
- He was a dictator who ruled with an iron fist.
- The country was ruled by a dictator for many years.
- The dictator was finally overthrown in a popular uprising.
- The coach is a dictator on the field.
- He was a dictator in his own home.