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диктатор

Translation of диктатор

dictator

Meaning of диктатор

Russian

Правитель с неограниченной властью, которого не выбирали честно.

English

a ruler who has complete power over a country and was not fairly elected

диктатор

Transcription and pronunciation of диктатор

дикта́тор

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[dʲɪkˈtatər]
In Latin letters
diktator

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  1. The dictator ruled the country for thirty years.

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    Диктатор правил страной тридцать лет.

  2. People celebrated in the streets when the dictator fell.

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    Когда диктатор пал, люди праздновали на улицах.

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What's the difference between диктатор, тиран, and деспот

Т
🇷🇺Russian
тиран

Stresses cruelty; also used about a bossy person at home.

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Д
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деспот

Bookish; today mostly a person who bullies family or staff.

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What does диктатор mean?

a ruler who has complete power over a country and was not fairly elected

How do you pronounce диктатор?

диктатор is pronounced [dʲɪkˈtatər], in Latin letters “diktator”.

How is диктатор used in a sentence?

The dictator ruled the country for thirty years. Translation: Диктатор правил страной тридцать лет.

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