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Evil-Dictator

/ˈiː.vəl ˈdɪk.teɪ.tər/
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  1. 1

    A ruler who wields absolute power in a cruel and oppressive manner.

    "The country suffered under the regime of an evil-dictator who silenced all dissent."
  2. 2

    A person in a position of power who abuses their authority for personal gain or to harm others.

    "In many stories, the evil-dictator is portrayed as a villain who oppresses the innocent."

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The term 'evil' originates from Old English 'yfel', meaning morally wrong or bad, while 'dictator' comes from Latin 'dictator', referring to a leader with absolute power, especially in a political context. The combination reflects a historical evolution of authoritarian rule characterized by malevolence.

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