Main Entry: dic·ta·tor

Pronunciation: \ˈdik-ˌtā-tər, dik-ˈ\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin, from dictare

Date: 14th century

1 a : a person granted absolute emergency power; especially : one appointed by the senate of ancient Rome b : one holding complete autocratic control c : one ruling absolutely and often oppressively
2 : one that dictates