The root of dictator is the Latin word dicere, "to speak".
Dictator
Despot, dictator.
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Tyrant
A land under complete rule of only 1. Example: Gaius Marcius Rutilus was the first dictator of Rome. Another word for dictator is: Authoritarian,Leader,Mogul,and Tyrant
If you're using this word in a negative connotation, you could use the word oppressor or terrorist. Another politer word would be ruler or leader.
God is the dictator on earth, or He is the dictator of africa.
The dictator was quite a despot.
It doesnt have a greek origin, its the latin word dictator. A dictator in ancient rome was a judge temporarily invested with absolute power.
Tyrant, despot, dictator (these words are pejorative). Manager, director, controller (these words are neutral).